An empirical evaluation of the Likert model in an educational institution

Abstract

A field study was conducted to test the hypothesis that there are significant positive relationships between six Causal Variables and Performance. These Causal Variables are specified in the Likert Model. Also, a second hypothesis was tested to reveal the significance of the linear relationship between Performance and the six Causal Variables. After a factor analysis was performed on the Causal Variables, the hypotheses were tested using these indices. The results of the study suggest that as leadership style because more participative, the performance increases. The results also suggest that a significant linear relationship does exist between Performance and the Causal indices, Control Strategy, Support Dynamics, Work Group Interaction, Upward Receptiveness, Downward Involvement, and Organizational Influence.