Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out the relationships between leadership styles and communication skills of academic staff in the administrative function at the University of Karamanoglu Mehmetbey. Participants (faculty members and teaching staff) included 40 males and 16 females. We used the survey method in this study. Firstly, present data, related to the aim of the research, was given systematically by scanning literature. Thus, a theoretical frame was formed about the subject. T- test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) test were used for analysis of data. The result of the study indicated that administrators who had good communication with teaching staff displayed democratic leadership behavior. Besides, it was found out that administrators over 30-40 age have better communication skills than the others. And also, the study shows that administrators, working for a long time at the same university, displayed democratic leadership and better communication skills. Democratic leadership style leaves a positive impact on morale and satisfaction. Thus, a high correlation was found between leadership behavior and communication skills.

Key words: Leader, leadership, school administrators, communication skills.

Abbreviation

 ANOVA, analysis of variance.