Examining the Impact of Confucian Values on Leadership Preferences

Autor/inn/en	Schenck, Andrew; Waddey, Merissa
Titel	Examining the Impact of Confucian Values on Leadership Preferences
Quelle	In: Journal of Organizational and Educational Leadership, 3 (2017) 1, Artikel 4 (26 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2380-0860
Schlagwörter	Confucianism; Leadership Styles; Values; Asian Culture; Cultural Differences; Transformational Leadership; Western Civilization; Correlation; Statistical Analysis; Higher Education; College Faculty; Teacher Attitudes; Cross Cultural Studies; Interpersonal Relationship; Governance; College Administration; Instructional Leadership; Foreign Countries; Surveys; South Korea; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Konfuzianismus; Führungsstil; Wertbegriff; Kultureller Unterschied; Korrelation; Statistische Analyse; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Fakultät; Lehrerverhalten; Cultural comparison; Kulturvergleich; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Education; Educational policy; Financing; Steuerung; Bildung; Erziehung; Bildungspolitik; Finanzierung; College administrators; Hochschulverwaltung; Instruction; Leadership; Führung; Ausland; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Korea; Republik; USA
Abstract	Although transformational or democratic leadership strategies provide potential to improve educational institutions, implementation has been problematic in Confucian countries. While the impact of cultural differences on leadership and education has been well documented, little research has been performed to understand how these differences impact the implementation of Western leadership styles. Contemporary research has identified some conceptual differences that impact new leadership approaches in Confucian countries. This study examined relationships between traditional Confucian values and leadership preferences. Associations between variables were investigated through statistical correlation, as well as cross-cultural comparison of a Confucian and Western higher educational context. In general, statistical inquiry revealed fundamental differences between South Korean and American professors' perceptions. Korean virtues tend to emphasize cohesion and acceptance of authority, while American values reflect a concentration of interpersonal interaction. Because novel forms of governance can contradict traditional Confucian values, innovative educational programs may be needed to facilitate understanding of new techniques and necessary adaptations. Comprehensive analysis of differences between South Korean and American institutions has provided insights which may enhance leadership in Confucian settings. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01