Exploring School Leaders’ Ethical Leadership and Teachers’ Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Ariel Miranda Zacarias; Jefferson E. Flores

Ariel Miranda Zacarias Graduate School of Teacher Education, The National Teachers College, Philippines; Division of Leyte, Department of Education, Region VIII, Philippines
Jefferson E. Flores Applied Sciences Department, Leyte Normal University, Philippines

Keywords: ethical leadership, organizational citizenship behavior, school leadership

Abstract

This study explores the ethical leadership practices demonstrated by school leaders and their impact on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) among teachers. The findings provide valuable insights into the dimensions of ethical leadership perceived by teachers and their engagement in discretionary behaviors that benefit the school and students. The results reveal strengths in fairness and power sharing, indicating that school leaders were perceived as making just and inclusive decisions. However, ethical guidance and role clarification require improvement, emphasizing the need for effective communication about ethics and clear expectations. Teachers exhibited a strong inclination towards OCB, demonstrating a commitment to go beyond their regular responsibilities to support the school and enhance student experiences. The positive correlation between ethical leadership and OCB highlights the importance of ethical leadership in fostering a positive organizational climate. School leaders should prioritize ethical guidance and role clarification, foster a supportive culture, and recognize and reward OCB. Future research should continue to explore the relationship between ethical leadership and OCB, and longitudinal studies can identify causal mechanisms. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of ethical leadership, the need for improvement in certain dimensions, the significance of a positive organizational climate, and the link between ethical leadership and teachers' engagement in discretionary behaviors. These findings have implications for educational institutions and school leaders in promoting ethical leadership practices and enhancing teachers' engagement in OCB.

Author Biographies

Ariel Miranda Zacarias, Graduate School of Teacher Education, The National Teachers College, Philippines; Division of Leyte, Department of Education, Region VIII, Philippines

Ariel M. Zacarias is professional teacher and is currently a school head in the Division of Leyte, DepEd Region VIII. He has a Master’s Degree in Special Education and is pursuing his Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership at the Graduate School of Teacher Education of the National Teachers College, Philippines.

Jefferson E. Flores, Applied Sciences Department, Leyte Normal University, Philippines

Jefferson E. Flores is a faculty member of the Applied Sciences Department at Leyte Normal University in Tacloban City, Philippines. He is a registered nurse and a professional teacher with a graduate degree in Master of Arts in Education with specialization in Educational Management. He is pursuing his Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership.