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

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  • Mabel Tan
  • Tie Fatt Hee
  • Chua Yan Piaw

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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.

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  • Mabel Tan & Tie Fatt Hee & Chua Yan Piaw, 2015. "A Qualitative Analysis of the Leadership Style of a Vice-Chancellor in a Private University in Malaysia," SAGE Open, , vol. 5(1), pages 21582440155, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:5:y:2015:i:1:p:2158244015577665
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244015577665
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    1. Gazi Mahabubul Alam, 2022. "The Relationship between Figureheads and Managerial Leaders in the Private University Sector: A Decentralised, Competency-Based Leadership Model for Sustainable Higher Education," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-20, September.
    2. Carlota Lorenzo-Romero & María-Encarnación Andrés-Martínez & María Cordente-Rodríguez & Miguel à ngel Gómez-Borja, 2021. "Active Participation of E-Consumer: A Qualitative Analysis From Fashion Retailer Perspective," SAGE Open, , vol. 11(1), pages 21582440209, January.

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