The impact of school leadership style on the performance of lecturers at universities in Hai Duong province

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of school leadership styles on the performance of lecturers at universities in Hai Duong province, Vietnam. Using a quantitative research method with a survey of 843 lecturers across 4 universities, the study analyzes how transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles influence teaching effectiveness, research productivity, and professional development. The findings reveal that transformational leadership has a significant positive impact on lecturer performance, while transactional leadership shows a moderate effect, and laissez-faire leadership correlates negatively. Based on these results, the paper proposes recommendations to enhance leadership practices in higher education institutions in Vietnam to improve lecturer performance and overall academic quality.