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Promoting Ethical Leadership in School Leaders Through Human Governance

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  • Ainul Mohsein Abdul Mohsin

    (School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Author-2-Name: Noor Aida Md Noor Author-2-Workplace-Name: School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:)

Abstract

" Objective - Human governance (HG) adopts an inside-out approach to leadership, emphasizing self-regulation, moral accountability, and ethical decision-making beyond compliance with policies. Ethical leadership, in turn, is grounded in values such as integrity, fairness, and transparency, which are essential for fostering a trustworthy and effective school environment. Methodology/Technique - This qualitative study explores the impact of human governance on ethical leadership among school leaders using an open-ended survey. Reflective responses from 24 school leaders in public schools within Lembah Kinta, Perak, Malaysia, who had just completed an integrity-based leadership training that introduced HG were analysed thematically. Findings - Five dominant themes emerged: integrity, accountability, transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness. Leaders who articulated these values were more likely to be perceived as ethical, reinforcing HG as a viable approach to fostering ethical governance in schools. Novelty - The study contributes to the discourse on leadership integrity by demonstrating how HG can cultivate a school culture that prioritises ethical behaviour, trust, and responsible governance. Implications for policy, practice, and research are presented, along with limitations and future directions. Type of Paper - Empirical"

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  • Ainul Mohsein Abdul Mohsin, 2026. "Promoting Ethical Leadership in School Leaders Through Human Governance," GATR Journals jmmr363, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
    • Handle: RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr363
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2026.11.2(2)
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    JEL classification:

    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • M54 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Labor Management

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