Head Teachers’ vision and influence on financial performance in Church of Uganda founded Secondary Schools

Abstract

Visionary leadership and financial performance of secondary schools are intertwined. Leaders with vision are increasingly recognized as crucial in organizational success. This is particularly so in Church of Uganda founded educational institutions in dioceses. The outcomes is financial performance that consequently plays a pivotal role in sustainability and quality of education delivery. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. A total of 336 respondents were used to gather data. Out of this, 311 questionnaires were received from respondents and 25 interviews from key informants. This was obtained from a sample of eight of twenty-three secondary schools within the study area of Namirembe diocese. The findings revealed through quantitative analysis that vision is statistically significant in relation to financial performance of schools. The coefficient correlation was found to be 0.69 with a p value of 0.03. This indicated a strong correlation and statistically significant relationship between the metrics. The subsequent indicators such as budget management, resource allocation efficiency, and overall financial performance are essential and are dependent on vision according to the study results. Visionary leaders were identified through their ability to articulate a compelling vision, inspire stakeholders, and strategically allocate resources to align with institutional goals. Recommendations include the need to foster professional development programs that enhance vision. Further, promotion of transparency in financial management practices, and a culture of innovation and strategic planning is essential.

Keywords: Leadership, vision, finance performance, Church of Uganda Founded secondary school