Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland
This study explores the influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction among academic staff in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Somaliland. Using a quantitative explanatory survey design, data were collected from 266 academic staff members across six universities, with leadership styles a...
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| author | Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar Befekadu Zeleke Kidane Negassa Golga Dawit Feyera Dinsa |
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| description | This study explores the influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction among academic staff in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Somaliland. Using a quantitative explanatory survey design, data were collected from 266 academic staff members across six universities, with leadership styles assessed using the Path-Goal Leadership Questionnaire (PGTQ) and job satisfaction measured through the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). The study’s findings reveal that achievement-oriented and supportive leadership styles (SLS) are the most significant predictors of job satisfaction across general, intrinsic, and extrinsic dimensions. Participative leadership enhances intrinsic job satisfaction (IJS) but has a mixed effect on extrinsic and general job satisfaction (GJS). Directive leadership, while positively influencing job satisfaction, has a lesser impact compared to other styles. The results underscore the importance of leadership that fosters achievement and provides support in enhancing job satisfaction among academic staff. These findings contribute valuable insights into the leadership dynamics within Somaliland’s higher education sector, emphasizing the need for tailored leadership approaches that align with the cultural and institutional context. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2d9aa5afb14f48b993266d14041fad1c2025-08-20T01:50:22ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2025-12-0112110.1080/2331186X.2025.2480996Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of SomalilandMukhtaar Axmed Cumar0Befekadu Zeleke Kidane1Negassa Golga Dawit2Feyera Dinsa3Department of Educational Planning and Management, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Haramaya University, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Educational Planning and Management, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaDepartment of Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Haramaya University;Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Educational Planning and Management, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Haramaya University, Oromia, EthiopiaThis study explores the influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction among academic staff in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Somaliland. Using a quantitative explanatory survey design, data were collected from 266 academic staff members across six universities, with leadership styles assessed using the Path-Goal Leadership Questionnaire (PGTQ) and job satisfaction measured through the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ). The study’s findings reveal that achievement-oriented and supportive leadership styles (SLS) are the most significant predictors of job satisfaction across general, intrinsic, and extrinsic dimensions. Participative leadership enhances intrinsic job satisfaction (IJS) but has a mixed effect on extrinsic and general job satisfaction (GJS). Directive leadership, while positively influencing job satisfaction, has a lesser impact compared to other styles. The results underscore the importance of leadership that fosters achievement and provides support in enhancing job satisfaction among academic staff. These findings contribute valuable insights into the leadership dynamics within Somaliland’s higher education sector, emphasizing the need for tailored leadership approaches that align with the cultural and institutional context.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2480996Leadership stylesjob satisfactionhigher educationSomalilandPath-Goal TheoryManagement Education |
| spellingShingle | Mukhtaar Axmed Cumar Befekadu Zeleke Kidane Negassa Golga Dawit Feyera Dinsa Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland Cogent Education Leadership styles job satisfaction higher education Somaliland Path-Goal Theory Management Education |
| title | Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland |
| title_full | Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland |
| title_fullStr | Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland |
| title_short | Influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of Somaliland |
| title_sort | influence of leadership styles on job satisfaction in the higher education institutions of somaliland |
| topic | Leadership styles job satisfaction higher education Somaliland Path-Goal Theory Management Education |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2480996 |
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