The Moderating Role of Educational Training on the Relationship between Leadership Styles and Job Performance: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Sector Employees of Shanghai, China_Vol. 1 No. 4 (JMSD 2024)_Journal of Management and Social Development (ISSN: 3005-5741)

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The Moderating Role of Educational Training on the Relationship between Leadership Styles and Job Performance: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Sector Employees of Shanghai, China

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202412408

Author(s)

Xiaoli Wen*, Suhaidah Binti Tahir

Affiliation(s)

Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, City University Malaysia, Malaysia *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

This study explores the moderating role of educational training on employees in the public and private educational sectors in Shanghai, China. This study aims to investigate the correlation between various leadership styles and job performance, particularly emphasising the influence of educational training on this relationship. By exploring the impact of academic training on leadership styles and job performance, this research seeks to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in leadership studies. The data collection process uses a random sampling technique, wherein information is gathered from employees from the public and private educational sectors through surveys. In this study, two statistical analysis methods, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling), were adopted to investigate the moderating effect of educational training on the relationship between various leadership styles and job performance within the educational sectors of Shanghai, China. The study contributes to understanding leadership and job performance in the academic context, highlighting the significance of educational training as a potential moderator. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to optimize workforce performance in Shanghai's educational institutions. Ultimately, the study aims to inform evidence-based strategies that foster effective leadership practices and enhance educational outcomes.

Keywords

Autocratic Leadership; Laissez-faire Leadership; Transformational Leadership; Transactional Leadership; Educational Training; Job Performance

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