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Assessing the Relationship between Female Head Teachers’ Supportive Leadership Behaviours and Organizational Effectiveness of Secondary Schools in Rwanda, Nyagatare District

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  • Dr. Nuwatuhaire Benard

    (Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST))

  • Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel

    (Kigali Independent University-ULK)

  • Janan Mubehamwe

    (Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST))

  • Dr. Phanual Murenzi

    (Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST))

Abstract

This study assesed the relationship between female head teachers’ supportive leadership behaviors and organizational effectiveness of secondary schools in Rwanda, Nyagatare District. The study employed the correlational research designs on a sample of 120 using a questionnaire survey and an interview guide. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics that were means, and inferential analyses that included correlation and regression. Descriptive analysis revealed that organizational effectiveness through supportive leadership behaviors was fair. However, it had a positive and significant influence on schools organizational effectiveness. Therefore, it was concluded that supportive leadership behaviors are imperative for schools organizational effectiveness. Thus, it was recommended that the head teachers should be supportive to teachers to ensure schools’ organizational effectiveness

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  • Dr. Nuwatuhaire Benard & Dr. Rwabutogo Zogeye Marcel & Janan Mubehamwe & Dr. Phanual Murenzi, 2023. "Assessing the Relationship between Female Head Teachers’ Supportive Leadership Behaviours and Organizational Effectiveness of Secondary Schools in Rwanda, Nyagatare District," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(11), pages 1292-1306, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:11:p:1292-1306
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