Home⇛International Journal of Research in Advanced Studies and Graduate Education⇛vol. 1 no. 1 (2025)

Servant Leadership Among Government Supervisors

Harold Tamayao

Discipline: human resource management

 

Abstract:

Leadership plays a critical role in shaping organizational performance, particularly in the public sector, where ethical and effective leadership are essential. This study examines the practice of servant leadership among government supervisors in the Cagayan Valley Region, focusing on five dimensions: altruistic calling, emotional healing, wisdom, persuasive mapping, and organizational stewardship. Using a descriptive-survey research design, data were collected from 110 government employees through a standardized servant leadership questionnaire. The findings indicate that government supervisors exhibit servant leadership to a great extent across all dimensions, with the highest ratings in wisdom and altruistic calling. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in servant leadership based on supervisors' age, educational attainment, or years of service. However, a significant difference was found in persuasive mapping between male and female supervisors, with male supervisors demonstrating stronger persuasion and influence. The study underscores the importance of servant leadership in fostering employee engagement, job satisfaction, and commitment to public service. These results suggest that government agencies should strengthen servant leadership training programs to reinforce ethical leadership and public service commitment. Future research may explore servant leadership's impact on employee performance and organizational effectiveness in broader government settings.



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