Ethical Leadership Practices and Their Influence on Administrative Performance Quality

Maila N. Unsay

Abstract: This study explores how ethical leadership practices among school principals influence administrative performance and overall school quality. Using a mixed-methods design, it gathers data from teachers through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Findings reveal that principals who model integrity, transparency, and accountability positively affect organizational outcomes, especially in administrative management, financial oversight, and learning environment development. A strong positive correlation between ethical leadership and principal performance underscores the critical role of ethical governance. Based on the results, the study proposes a comprehensive action plan emphasizing ethics-based training, clear expectations, and stakeholder collaboration to nurture ethical leadership in schools.

Keywords: ethical leadership, school principals, administrative performance, teacher perceptions, educational governance

How to Cite?: Maila N. Unsay, "Ethical Leadership Practices and Their Influence on Administrative Performance Quality", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 214-230, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251003161842, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251003161842