Transformational Leadership, Participative Decision Making Versus Self-Efficacy, Intrinsic Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Pakistan Higher Education

• In Event: 66.043 - Transformative and Successful Institutional Leadership and Climate

Abstract

We focus in this study on the relationship between transformational leadership, participative decision making with self-efficacy, job satisfaction and intrinsic motivation in public and private universities in Pakistan. In a survey study, 218 faculty members were involved from four universities. The results indicate that transformational leadership and participative decision making have a significant impact on job satisfaction of university teachers, both in public and private. The relationship with intrinsic motivation is weak and no significant link with self-efficacy could be found. These results are not in line with available research. In the discussion we focus on explanations that especially build on the particular current status of Pakistan higher education.

Authors

• Asia Zulfqar, Ghent University Belgium

• Geert Devos, Ghent University

• Abid Hussain Shahzad, Ghent University

• Martin M. Valcke, Ghent University