Leading, but are there followers? Exploring the influence of heads of departments on staff and students in Ghanaian higher education institutions

dc.contributor.authorSalifu, I.
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-18T11:35:49Z
dc.date.available2023-05-18T11:35:49Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractThis research investigated followers’ expectations of their heads of departments (HoDs) and how they felt about the fulflment of the expectations within the context of Ghanaian higher education. It further explored the nature of the challenges the HoDs faced as they tried to meet followers’ expectations. The research used a phenomenological design and engaged 36 participants selected from three large Ghanaian universities to participate in individual interviews. Data were analysed using the interpretative phenomenological ana lytical technique. The research revealed that while the subordinate staf expected a more supportive work environment, the students wanted a more conducive learning environment. The HoDs were, however, constrained to do much because of the ethos of the Ghanaian HE sector. The study concluded with recommendations informing policy and practice, both locally and internationally.en_US
dc.identifier.otherhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10671-023-09345-4
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh:8080/handle/123456789/39077
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEducational Research for Policy and Practiceen_US
dc.subjectFollowersen_US
dc.subjectGhanaian higher education institutionsen_US
dc.subjectHeads of departmentsen_US
dc.titleLeading, but are there followers? Exploring the influence of heads of departments on staff and students in Ghanaian higher education institutionsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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