Abstract

This study explores the relationship between various management styles employed by school principals and their impact on school productivity and student outcomes. Through a mixed-methods approach including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews the research identifies key management styles—such as transformational transactional and laissez-faire—and evaluates their effectiveness in enhancing school performance. The findings reveal that transformational leadership characterized by inspiring and motivating staff is positively correlated with higher student achievement and teacher satisfaction. Conversely transactional leadership which focuses on rewards and punishments demonstrates moderate effectiveness while laissez-faire management often leads to lower productivity and engagement. The study concludes with recommendations for principals to adopt adaptive management strategies tailored to their specific school contexts to maximize educational outcomes.