MODERATING ROLE OF JOB TASK PERFORMANCE – ORIENTED ADAPTABILITY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP PREPAREDNESS AND LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS: A CONVERGENT DESIGN

This study employed mixed methods research specifically convergent design to determine the moderating role of job task performance – oriented adaptability on the relationship between technology leadership preparedness and leadership effectiveness. The data were gathered from the public secondary school teachers in Region XI, Philippines. Sets of validated adapted survey tool with a five – point Likert scale and interview guide were used to gather data. The statistical tools used to treat the quantitative data were mean, standard deviation, and moderation analysis, while in the qualitative phase, thematic analysis was employed. In the quantitative phase, results showed that the level of technology leadership preparedness and leadership effectiveness of school heads were rated very high while their level of job task performance – oriented adaptability was rated high. Further, job task performance – oriented adaptability moderated the relationship between technology leadership preparedness and leadership effectiveness. In terms of lived experiences of participants as regards leadership effectiveness, three themes had emerged which included attributes of effective and efficient school head, technology skills acquisition and adaptability, and roles and accountability of the school head. In terms of beliefs, attitudes, and commitment as shaped by their experiences, three themes had emerged such as leadership skills and competencies, possession of a wholesome personality of a leader, and delivery of quality education. Finally, the nature of data integration revealed merging – converging.