A Qualitative Analysis of the Leadership Style of a Vice-Chancellor in a Private University in Malaysia

Mabel Tan, Tie Fatt Hee and Chua Yan Piaw

SAGE Open, 2015, vol. 5, issue 1, 2158244015577665

Abstract: This study used Bolman and Deal’s framework to examine the leadership frames of a vice-chancellor in a private university in Malaysia. Qualitative methods comprised interviews with the vice-chancellor and six of his staff reporting directly to him, document analysis, and observations. Atlas.ti was used to code the leadership frames. Content analysis revealed that the vice-chancellor exhibited three frames, showing a multi-frame leadership style. It reflects the vice-chancellor implements an effective leadership style and a high level of cognitive ability, which is important for the organizational effectiveness.

Keywords: Bolman and Deal; leadership frames; leadership effectiveness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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