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Developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Guided Financial Management Toolkit: The Role of School Heads' Leadership Styles and Practices

Jennylyn A. Amado(1), Gerry S. Digo(2),


(1) Sorsogon State University
(2) Sorsogon State University
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study examined the leadership styles and financial management practices of public elementary school heads as basis for developing an AI-guided financial management toolkit. Using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design, data were gathered from 18 school heads through a questionnaire, follow-up interviews with 6 participants, and toolkit feedback from eight evaluators. Stewardship and collaborative leadership were most practiced, while authoritative leadership was least practiced. Budgeting was the strongest financial management domain, whereas reporting was lowest. Collaborative and rational leadership were significantly related to all financial management domains. Qualitative findings highlighted integrity, collaboration, evidence use, documentation, compliance, and school conditions. The toolkit was strongly affirmed for relevance, clarity, usability, and user-friendliness.

Keywords


AI-guided toolkit; Elementary school head; Financial management; Leadership styles; Mixed methods.

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