Organizational Culture and Strategic Leadership on Teachers’ Innovative Work Behavior

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between organizational culture and strategic leadership on teacher’s innovative work behavior. Using a descriptive survey method, the researcher collected data from 250 secondary public-school teachers in selected National High Schools within the Department of Education, Division of Valencia City, Bukidnon. Organizational culture was measured through its dimensions of collaborative leadership, teacher collaboration, and unity in purpose. Strategic leadership was measured through its dimensions of future-oriented, evidenced and research-led, fit to lead, and a good partner. At the same time, teachers’ innovative work behavior was assessed in terms of idea generation, idea promotion, and idea realization. The correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between organizational culture and teachers’ innovative work behavior (r = 0.664, p < 0.01) and a moderate but substantial correlation between strategic leadership and teacher innovative work behavior (r = 0.410, p < 0.01). In regression analysis, collaborative leadership, teachers’ collaboration, and the “fit to lead” elements demonstrated significant positive influences on teachers’ innovative work behavior, whereas “future-oriented” leadership and “evidence and research-based” practice showed negative relationships. The study emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive environment to promote innovative work behavior among teachers.