Effect of Strategic Administrative Practices on Student Academic Achievement: Evidence from Kaiboi National Polytechnic | Chapter 7 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 8

 

Strategic leadership in educational institutions plays a pivotal role in shaping student academic outcomes. This chapter explores the effect of administrative practices within the broader context of strategic leadership on students’ academic performance at Kaiboi National Polytechnic in Nandi County, Kenya. Anchored in the Education Production Function Theory and Path–Goal Theory, the study specifically examines how communication strategies, administrative routines, and leadership role modelling influence academic achievement. Utilising a descriptive research design, data were collected from a census of 219 stakeholders, including the Chief Principal, Deputy Principals, Heads of Departments, trainers, and trainees, through structured questionnaires. Data analysis employed both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The findings underscore the significant role of administrative practices—particularly in lesson planning, classroom supervision, and syllabus coverage—in enhancing academic performance. Recent data and trends reinforce the continued relevance of strategic leadership in technical and vocational education. The chapter concludes with targeted recommendations for institutional leaders to strengthen leadership practices that foster student success.

 

Author(s) Details

Kennedy Ntabo Otiso
Department of Business Administration and Management Science, School of Business, Koitaleel Samoei University College (A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi), Kenya.

 

Rhoda Chumba
Department of Business Administration and Management Science, School of Business, Koitaleel Samoei University College (A Constituent College of the University of Nairobi), Kenya.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/lleru/v8/6403

Strategic Leadership and Sustainable Procurement: Managing Relationships, Business Policy and Ethics in the Supply Chains | Book Publisher International

 

This book provides a comprehensive and integrated exploration of how strategic leadership, ethical governance, and sustainable practices converge to transform procurement and supply chain management (SCM) into a driver of competitive advantage and long-term value creation. It addresses the increasing expectation for procurement leaders to move beyond cost-focused functions to become champions of organisational strategy, sustainability, and stakeholder trust. The book is in five interconnected sections.

 

Section A – Introduction: The book opens by framing procurement and SCM as strategic pillars that influence organisational performance, innovation, and resilience. It establishes the importance of leadership in setting vision, defining priorities, and ensuring alignment between procurement activities and broader corporate goals. The introduction also outlines the central themes of the book: Strategic leadership, sustainable procurement, managing relationships, business policy, and ethics in the supply chains.

 

Section B – Strategic Leadership in Procurement Management: Drawing on transformational leadership theory, stewardship theory, and contingency theory, this section examines how procurement leaders inspire, guide, and adapt to dynamic market conditions. It explores the leader’s role in vision-setting, fostering organisational culture, and driving change through innovation and collaboration. Emphasis is placed on decision-making agility, risk responsiveness, and aligning procurement strategies with long-term business objectives.

 

Section C – Managing Strategic Commercial Relationships in Procurement and Supply Chains in Practice: This section focuses on the practical aspects of building and sustaining strategic supplier partnerships. It discusses relational governance, trust-based collaboration, joint problem-solving, and co-innovation. It provides real-world examples of how organisations achieve competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience through proactive supplier relationship management and shared sustainability goals.

 

Section D – Business Policy and Ethics for Procurement Professionals: Ethics is positioned as a foundational element of sustainable procurement practice. This section delves into ethical sourcing, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) considerations into procurement policies. It addresses anti-corruption measures, transparency, and accountability mechanisms that enhance credibility with stakeholders. The interplay between business policy and moral responsibility is explored, showing how ethics underpins long-term organisational trust and performance.

 

Section E – Conclusion: The book concludes by synthesising the interconnectedness of leadership, relationship management, ethics, and sustainability. It emphasises that procurement is no longer a back-office function but a strategic engine that shapes competitive positioning and social responsibility. By adopting visionary leadership, fostering strategic partnerships, embedding ethical policies, and committing to sustainability, organisations can achieve resilience, adaptability, and long-term stakeholder value. The message is clear: the future of procurement leadership is strategic, ethical, and sustainable.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Godfrey Adda

Department of Procurement and Logistics Management, School of Business and Management Studies, Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-991703-4-6

Enhancing Leadership in the South African Police Service: Utilising the Opportunities of Advancements | Chapter 12 | The Evolving Blueprint, Strategic Leadership, VALUE-Driven Police Leaders and Ethical Excellence in Law Enforcement

 

The objective of this study is to evaluate and recommend improvements to the South African Police Service (SAPS) promotion process to bolster leadership capability, enhance succession planning, and ensure the selection of the most suitable individuals for executive positions. Primary Subjects: The study examines the existing SAPS promotion and assessment processes, evaluates the accessibility and efficacy of leadership development programs, identifies preferred leadership styles, and analyses the influence of the promotion process on organisational leadership. Principal Arguments/Conclusions: The existing SAPS promotion methods, which predominantly depend on written assessments, exhibit possible validity concerns in forecasting leadership capability. A perceived deficiency exists in accessible and pertinent leadership development programs, with a necessity to synchronise promotion procedures with preferred leadership styles, including ethical, transformational, and strategic leadership. It is essential to address diversity and inclusivity within leadership positions.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. John Motsamai Modise

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49970-95-3/CH12

The Ethical and Principled Leadership Crisis on a Strategic Level: Experiencing by South African Police Service | Chapter 10 | The Evolving Blueprint, Strategic Leadership, VALUE-Driven Police Leaders and Ethical Excellence in Law Enforcement

 Leadership is the root of all organisational issues, and its social position is institutionalised and recognised. Police professionalism and sustaining police integrity are two things that are frequently cited as being most dependent on police leadership. Law enforcement officers must be moral role models. Whether there is accountable leadership or not, it will ultimately have a big impact on society. This research responds to a call for further research on leadership in the South African Police Service. Effective police leaders become adept at responding to challenges. Ethical leadership is a necessary ingredient for successful crisis management. This study aims to critically analyse the ethical leadership crisis within the SAPS, to identify its contributing factors, and to explore potential strategies for promoting ethical and principled leadership within the organisation. Police leaders are responsible for preserving democratic, economic and professional values in their capacity as leaders, in both the short and long term. They should be able to master and deal with daily operations, emergency events and various types of crises, incremental developments and reforms, both separately and simultaneously. This comprises a large range of situations and management tasks. Against this background, it will be argued that leadership both within and by the police has become more complex and challenging in recent years. At the same time, it is believed that police leadership is a crucial resource in order to ensure the efficient operation and development of the police service, and is essential if the police are to function efficiently with the level of quality and ethical standards that meet the demands and expectations of a liberal democracy. Drawing a direct line between these two may be oversimplified, but there is unquestionably a connection between the leadership issues that have plagued the SAPS for many years and the agency's declining effectiveness in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting crimes and lawlessness. It goes without saying that an ineffective police force has a detrimental impact on people's freedom and security, on investment and economic progress, and on the stability of the entire nation. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that the issue is receiving the attention that it merits from the nation's political leaders. In conclusion, ethical leadership is crucial for any organisation's success because it lays the groundwork for a climate of sincerity, integrity, and openness. Integrity, vision, courage, empathy, and accountability are essential traits of principled leaders that direct their decisions and actions. Moreover, a potential area for future research is how top executive officers in law enforcement apply their knowledge of ethical leadership in their workplaces and professional lives.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. John Motsamai Modise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

 

Phemelo Sheldon Modise
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49970-95-3/CH10