Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of autocratic leadership style on quality assurance in institutions of higher learning in Kenya. This study focused on 19 public chartered universities and 18 private chartered universities. Using stratified sampling, 249 leaders were selected to represent the total population. The study used a mixed research approach of exploratory and descriptive designs. The questionnaire was used to gather relevant information from the respondents. Data collected was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Linear regression curves were developed and these revealed positive correlations between autocratic leadership style and quality assurance in institutions of higher learning in Kenya. The study recommended that leaders of institutions of higher learning be trained on academic leadership.
Keywords: Autocratic, Leadership Style, Quality Assurance, Higher Learning Institutions.
Title: EFFECT OF AUTOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE ON QUALITY ASSURANCE IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN KENYA
Author: Millicent Atieno Mboya, Susan Were, Romanus Odhiambo Otieno
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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