Achmad Supriyanto

Leadership Orientation as Mediator of Organizational Culture Effects on School Leadership

School leadership is predicted to be influenced by organization culture. However this claim can be argued for such a connection is potentially determined by the way people to be led. This study was aimed to investigate the influences of organizational culture on leadership, and how leadership orientations mediate this relationship. The study was conducted employing quantitative approach with a multiple regression design. Findings indicate the types of organizational cultures had indirect effects of leadership performance. These were mediated by leadership orientations implemented in school organizations. School leaders, then, need to explore how leadership models are compatible with the contexts where particular types of culture may exist. Other studies are expected to relate this research focus with different variables in order to produce more comprehensive conclusions.

Persepsi Tenaga Edukatif dan Administrstif terhadap Gaya Pengambilan Keputusan Kepala Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri

The objective of the study was to know the academic and administrative personnels perception on the decision making style of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN) principals at Malang municipality. Employing the descriptive design, the study involved the academic and administrative personnels in MIN. Data were collected by questionnaire and statistically analized in descriptive measures. The main findings of the study were that the academic and administrator personnels perception on the MIN principals decision making included all of the decision making styles; participated, concultative, instructive, and delegative style