The Interplay Of Ethics And Trust: A Study Of Authentic Leadership Among Secondary School Principals

Abstract

This paper explores the interaction of ethics and trust in the context of genuine leadership among the principals of secondary schools. The study was based on the applied descriptive design and quantitative approach, where District Dera Ismail Khan was in focus. The sample was a stratified sample of 670 stakeholders, who were principals, secondary school teachers (SSTs), and district administrators (DDOs). The information was gathered through a seven-point Likert scale questionnaire to determine perceptions of ethical behavior and trust-building behaviors. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics to summarize the findings in terms of perceptions of the stakeholders and inferential statistics, which included correlation and simple linear regression, to investigate the connection and influence between the ethical conduct of the principal and the extent of trust that was developed. The outcomes of these analyses are presented and discussed within the study.