Abstract

A descriptive survey method was utilized in this study to look into the existing leadership styles of the urban barangay chairmen in Ozamiz City as ascertained by themselves council members purok presidents and health workers It was the main tool for gathering data which was supplemented with random interviews conducted among the respondents to clarify their answers and solicit their opinions The factor average of 3 38 showed that the barangay chairmen to a very great extent practiced participative leadership They generally encouraged participation facilitated teamwork and empowered their officials to make decisions