Deans’ Transformational Leadership and Internationalization of Higher Education in Chinese Universities: Mediating Effect of Adhocracy Culture

Zhu Zehao, Suhaida Abdul Kadir and Arnida Abdullah

SAGE Open, 2025, vol. 15, issue 3, 21582440251360139

Abstract: The internationalization of higher education (IoHE) is a crucial component of China’s double first-class initiatives, driving universities to adopt effective leadership and cultural strategies. This research investigates the relationship between deans’ transformational leadership (TFL) and IoHE in 22 Chinese universities, focusing on the mediating role of adhocracy culture. Using proportionate stratified random sampling, data from 410 academic staff were analyzed via structural equation modeling and bootstrapping. Results reveal moderate levels of IoHE and adhocracy culture, alongside a high TFL prevalence. TFL significantly influences IoHE directly (β = .517, p

Keywords: TFL; adhocracy culture; IoHE; mediating effect; Chinese universities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440251360139

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