MANAGERIAL BEHAVIOR AS PREDICTOR OF EDUCATIONAL ENTHUSIASM OF TEACHERS IN GOVERNOR GENEROSO SOUTH DISTRICT, DAVAO ORIENTAL

This study aimed to examine the influence of managerial behavior on the educational enthusiasm of public elementary school teachers in Governor Generoso South District, Davao Oriental, using a non-experimental quantitative design with a descriptive-correlation technique. Simple random sampling was employed, and data were collected from 269 teachers using modified and enhanced adapted survey questionnaires with high reliability and internal consistency. The findings indicate that the extent of managerial behavior is generally rated as extensive, with challenge the process being the most evident and model the way as the least. Similarly, the extent of educational enthusiasm among teachers is rated as moderately extensive, with positive attitude and motivation as the most evident and innovativeness and creativity as the least. A significant positive relationship was observed between managerial behavior and educational enthusiasm, particularly in inspire a shared vision, enable others to act, and encourage the heart. Conversely, model the way and challenge the process showed no significant relationship, suggesting that these leadership behaviors may need further emphasis. Regression analysis confirmed that all five managerial behavior indicators significantly influence educational enthusiasm, with model the way having the strongest influence. The study supports Bass' (1985) Transformational Leadership Theory and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory (1959) while partially aligning with House’s (1971) Path-Goal Theory. Keywords: Managerial Behavior; Educational Enthusiasm; Transformational Leadership; Motivation; Leadership Practices