Liderança como fator de sucesso na gestão escolar

: um estudo de caso numa escola privada na Região Norte de Portugal

Abstract

From the literature, it is observed that leadership theories are intended to examine the behavior of leaders who are able to win the trust and support of their organizational followers, leading them to increased productivity and satisfaction. Therefore, the leadership style adopted by Principals impacts the success of school management? Studies distinguish transformational approach to leadership as responsible for high levels of motivation and commitment of followers, with substantial solutions to problem associated with implementation of sustainable initiatives for success. However, factors such as the internal and external context of organizations, the two-way influence between the leader and subordinates and interpersonal and intergroup relations are some of the example that tend to impact decision making, consequently, the satisfaction and expectations of stakeholders. Analyze the contribution of lead to success in school management was the focus of this research. Complementarily, identify and characterize the leadership style as well as the dominant organizational model at a private school in the Minho region, north of Portugal. Concerning methodology, we opted for the mixed type, in the form of a single case study involving a quantitative dimension complemented by other qualitative, essentially descriptive and interpretive nature. The instrument's data collection used were the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X), written by Bruce Avolio and Bernard Bass (2004), applied to teachers and coordinators, as well as an interview survey to Principal school. From the perception of the team, interpreted in the light of the proposed theoretical framework, it was possible to indicate that the transformational leadership style, democratic nature and inserted in an organizational model that is distinguished by a clan image, resulting in effectiveness, satisfaction and, in particular, in strengthening the motivational commitment (extra-effort) of educators. Wherefore, it appears that a motivated leadership, innovative, experienced and aware of its strategic role for the achievement of organizational goals contributes to the success of school management.

Date of Award	4 Nov 2015
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Carlos Alberto Vilar Estevão (Supervisor)