Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science

Modeling The Structural Equations of Intelligent and Security-Focused Leadership, Job Performance, And Strategic Thinking in Physical Education Teachers

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD student in Sports Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
2 PhD in Sports Management, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
3 Professor of Sports Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Tehran, Iran
Abstract
In this research, the aim was to investigate the impact of intelligent leadership and circuit security on job performance with the mediating role of strategic thinking in physical education teachers. The research is of an applied nature in terms of objective and a descriptive-survey method in terms of research methodology. The population includes all physical education teachers in elementary, first, and second high schools in Kermanshah province, totaling 1,100 individuals, including 600 males and 500 females. Using convenience sampling and the Cochran formula, a sample of 285 individuals was selected. Standard questionnaires were employed, including the Circuit Security Leadership by Koomb (2011), Intelligent Leadership by Seyyedanmanlaka (2002), Strategic Thinking by Liddell (1998), and Job Performance by Paterson (1970). Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach and the Smart PLS 2 software. The findings of the research indicated that circuit security and intelligent leadership, with the mediating role of strategic thinking, have significant positive and negative indirect effects on the job performance of physical education teachers, respectively. It is recommended that relevant authorities, especially the Physical Education Department of Education and Training, incorporate economic, social, cultural, and legal support packages directly related to the profession alongside programs aimed at familiarizing physical education teachers with concepts such as intelligent leadership, circuit security, and strategic thinking.
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Volume 1, Issue 2
Spring 2019
Pages 107-116

  • Receive Date 04 March 2019
  • Revise Date 17 May 2019
  • Accept Date 25 June 2019