Decision Making, Personal Influence and Creativity Among School Heads

AUTHOR(S)

Diodenah B. Pelostratos

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this study was to determine the decision making, level of personal influence and creativity among school heads of Isabel 2 District, Leyte Division, School Year 2021-2022. Based on the findings of the study, a management enhancement plan was proposed. The study employed the descriptive –correlation method of research. The respondents of the study were the teachers of Isabel District II. Stratified random sampling using Slovin’s formula was used in selecting sample teachers.
The school heads have a very good decision-making skills applied in a variety of leadership styles. School heads possess good manifestation of personal influence and showed excellent creativity. Gender is not a factor that differentiates decision making skills, personal influence and creativity among school heads. Furthermore, decision making, personal influence and creativity are significantly related to each other.
The male and female elementary school heads have the same level of decision-making skills, personal influence and creativity. The higher the elementary school head’s decision making skill, the more influential they are. The higher the elementary school head’s decision making skill, the more creative they become; and the higher the personal influence of the elementary school heads, the more creative they are.
The management plan being proposed should be considered for implementation. The school heads should strive to develop and improve their skills in decision making, personal influence and creativity.