Investigating the impact of principal leadership on middle leaders in resource allocation in a secondary school in Hong Kong /

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2025

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This study investigates the role of middle leadership in resource allocation within Hong Kong secondary schools, focusing on the influence of principal leadership styles, particularly transactional and transformational leadership. Through the results, a new leadership style emerged: Data-Driven Transformational Leadership (DDTL), which combines elements of transformational leadership with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making. Unlike traditional transformational leadership, which primarily focuses on empowerment, collaboration, and vision-building, the current principal's leadership style integrates real-time data, such as student performance metrics and teacher feedback, to inform resource allocation decisions. This data-driven approach enhances the flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness of decision-making processes, ensuring alignment with both immediate departmental needs and long term school goals. The findings suggest that DDTL fosters a more inclusive and transparent resource management system, empowering middle leaders to participate actively in decisions and improving the overall school environment. The study highlights the importance of developing a standardized resource allocation framework that incorporates both immediate needs and strategic planning, with middle leaders playing an integral role in the decision-making process. These findings offer valuable insights for educational leaders and policymakers, providing actionable recommendations to optimize resource management and enhance educational outcomes in schools

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