Strategic leadership and employee productivity in open universities as supported by demographic profile and supporting factors

Abstract

This study focused on strategic leadership and employee productivity in open universities. A literature was conducted to provide a deeper understanding of these concepts. This study utilized the quantitative descriptive assessment and correlational research design utilizing the frequency, percentage, mean, and bivariate correlation. The sample included the 240 graduate students enrolled in the open universities in University of Northern Philippines and Lyceum of the Philippines University, Batangas in consortium with Divine Word College of Vigan. Results indicated that the demographic factors: gender, age group, level of education, and income per month and supporting factors: training policy and budgeting factors are determinants for strategic leadership and employee productivity in an open university. However there is no significant relationship between demographic profile with the supporting factors: training policy and budget. Likewise, there is no significant relationship of the demographic factors between the components of strategic leadership and employee productivity. The study suggests further research with larger sample and additional variables to more comprehensively assess the outcomes.