Spiritual Leadership and Quality of Work Life of Local Government Employees

Abstract

Abstract This study examined the association between spiritual leadership and quality of work life among local government employees in Calamba, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. A quantitative descriptive-correlational design was used with 85 employees from different municipal offices. Questionnaire-checklists measured five available spiritual leadership dimensions and nine quality-of-work-life (QWL) dimensions. Weighted means described the levels of the variables, and Spearman rho tested associations at the .05 and .01 significance levels. Results showed that spiritual leadership was generally satisfactory (M = 4.14), with hope/faith rated very satisfactory (M = 4.24). Quality of work life was also satisfactory overall (M = 4.10), with facilities, job satisfaction and job security, and adequacy of resources rated very satisfactory. Several significant positive associations emerged between spiritual leadership and quality-of-work-life dimensions. The strongest associations were between organizational performance and work environment (rho = .680, p < .001), organizational performance and compensation and rewards (rho = .591, p < .001), organizational commitment and relations and cooperation (rho = .584, p < .001), and vision and autonomy of work (rho = .573, p < .001). Findings suggest that values-based leadership, organizational commitment, teamwork, training, and workplace spirituality are associated with more favorable work-life conditions. Because the design is correlational, causal claims are not made.