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The literature review highlights the importance of school leadership in influencing teacher motivation, staff well-being, and overall school performance. Studies by Eyal, Abdulkareem, and Hasan demonstrate that different leadership styles, such as transformational and transactional leadership, significantly impact teacher engagement and academic outcomes. Collectively, these findings emphasize the need for strategic leadership to create a supportive school environment that enhances educational success.

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The literature review highlights the importance of school leadership in influencing teacher motivation, staff well-being, and overall school performance. Studies by Eyal, Abdulkareem, and Hasan demonstrate that different leadership styles, such as transformational and transactional leadership, significantly impact teacher engagement and academic outcomes. Collectively, these findings emphasize the need for strategic leadership to create a supportive school environment that enhances educational success.

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Chapter 2: Literature Review and Related Studies

School Head Competencies and School Leadership

Eyal (2023) examined the role of school leadership, rooted in the intersection of two prominent
theories—the full-range model of leadership and self-determination theory—in influencing
teachers' motivation and well-being. The study hypothesized that transformational leadership
would promote autonomous motivation among teachers, while transactional leadership would
foster controlled motivation. Additionally, it proposed that autonomous motivation would
mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and teacher burnout, while
controlled motivation would mediate the relationship between transactional leadership and
burnout. Conducted with 122 teachers in Israel, the study used questionnaires to measure various
variables and employed structural equation modeling to analyze the data. The findings supported
the hypotheses, emphasizing the pivotal role of school principals' leadership styles in shaping
teachers' motivation and well-being. This research contributes to the literature by empirically
exploring the relationship between leadership styles and teachers' motivation, a topic that had
previously been underexplored. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of empowering
principals to provide autonomy-supportive leadership and ensuring they receive proper training
to enhance teachers' motivation, job satisfaction, and well-being.

Abdulkareem (2023) focused on the role of school leadership in promoting staff well-being and
its subsequent effect on school performance in private schools in Dubai. In a dynamic and
demanding educational environment, school leaders face significant challenges in addressing
staff well-being, which is crucial for school improvement. Using the Full Range of Leadership
Theory (FLRT), the study explored which leadership approaches most effectively enhance
employee well-being and organizational outcomes. The research adopted a qualitative design,
utilizing open-ended questionnaires administered to school leaders and a sample of 20 teachers.
The findings emphasized the importance of leadership in improving teacher well-being, which in
turn boosts school performance. Teachers identified several factors, including leaders who value
their ideas, foster collaboration through shared goals, and encourage open communication. A
sense of ownership in decision-making was found to positively influence teacher engagement,
while exclusion from decision-making led to negative emotions. This study underscores the
central role of leadership in creating a supportive work environment, fostering staff morale, and
driving school success.

Hasan (2021) explored the governance and administration of schools in Turkey, focusing on the
centralized structure of education and the responsibilities of school principals in overseeing
educational activities. The study examined various leadership styles and their impact on school
outcomes, including academic achievement and teacher motivation. By conducting a meta-
analysis of 21 studies within the Turkish context, Hasan identified that leadership styles such as
laissez-faire, transactional, instructional, and transformational leadership had positive
correlations with school outcomes. Notably, laissez-faire and spiritual leadership styles had a
stronger effect on teacher motivation, while positive and transformational leadership styles were
more closely associated with academic achievement. The research highlights the importance of
adapting leadership styles to the specific context and goals of a school to achieve the best
outcomes.
Collectively, these studies underscore the critical role of school leadership and the competencies
of school heads in shaping various aspects of school functioning. Effective leadership influences
teacher motivation, staff well-being, academic performance, and overall school culture. The
findings emphasize the significance of strategic leadership in fostering a positive and productive
school environment, ultimately contributing to improved educational outcomes.

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