THE IMPACT OF THE LEVELS OF CAMPUS LEADERS’ USE OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS ON CLASSROOM TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SELECTED ELEMENTS

David Notgrass
Tarleton State University

Patty Notgrass
Irving I.S.D. Irving, TX (Retired)

Joanna Shaw
Tarleton State University

ABSTRACT

This study examined the impact of the levels of campus leaders’ use of servant leadership
on the classroom teachers’ perceptions of extra effort, group cohesion, satisfaction with the leader,
quality of relationship with the leader, and affective commitment. Using data from classroom
teachers in the k-12 environment, linear regression testing revealed that the level of the campus
leaders’ use of servant leadership significantly impacted all of these elements.

Keywords: Servant leadership, extra effort, group cohesion, LMX, leader satisfaction, organizational commitment