Abstract: This study aimed to determine the level of utilization of ICT application tools, level of effectiveness in the implementation of ICT application tools, and the leadership style of academic heads, academic teachers, and administrative staff at Iloilo State College of Fisheries Main Campuses for Academic Year 2016-2017. The present study was a mixed method of research that employed descriptive-correlational and qualitative method of research. A total of 110 participants were employed in this study that made use of various instruments to gather data—questionnaires and interview guide, which were either standardized or validated by experts. Results revealed that academic heads have employed democratic leadership style. ICT application tools were highly utilized in different offices, in which, those with academic functions have very highly effective level of ICT utilization. Authoritarian leaders are very highly effective in terms of the level of effectiveness on ICT application tools utilization while transactional leaders are very highly effective in the use of ICT application tools. Based on the results of the study, Barrido’s Leadership Style in ICT Efficiency Usage Theory was conceptualized that states: Democratic leaders were not as effective as the transactional leaders in the use of ICT application tools but they encourage their followers to do so as evidenced by the academic heads’ very highly effective use of them. Recommendations in the light of the results of the study were made.
Keywords: ICT application tools, functionality, professional attribute, efficiency usage, leadership style.
Title: Leadership Style in the Utilization and Effectiveness of ICT Application Tools by Educational Management
Author: Bebera D. Barrido, Mark N. Abadiano
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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