STRATEGIC EFFECTS OF MANAGERS` LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTROL FOCUS ON DECISION MAKING STYLES: AN APPLICATION IN ISTANBUL PROVINCE

Authors : Gülay TAMER

Pages : 127-145

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Publication Date : 2019-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the research, firstly, the learning styles of leaders and the decision-making styles of locus of control were determined, then the relationship between learning styles and locus of control and their effects on decision-making style were examined. 3 scales were used in the study. They were developed by Scott and Bruce and translated to Turkish by Taşdelen. The Locus of Control scale was developed by Dag by using Rotter`s Internal-External Locus of Control scale to determine the locus of control. It covers administrative staff working in state high schools under the Ministry of Education in Istanbul. The findings were analyzed by SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 20.0. As a result of the research; It has been concluded that leaders heavily use rational decision-making style, they are internal control-oriented, they adopt active living and abstract conceptualization learning style, learning style and locus of control are partially effective on decision-making styles, and locus of control is effective on learning style. In addition, differences in the learning styles according to learning style, locus of control and some demographic factors.
Keywords : Learning Style, Locus of Control