Correlates of morale of private tertiary school administrators in region 2

Administrator must always concern themselves with survival and maintenance of the organization of the activities of people working within the organization in their reciprocal relations to the end that the organization's goals may be achieved. Hence, this study sought to assess the morale of the administrators as well as the perceived influences of administrators’ morale. It made use of descriptive correlation design with 52 department-administrator respondents and 196 instructor-respondents randomly selected from the private tertiary schools in Region 2. Findings showed that the administrators are educationally equipped, relatively mature and responsible, and with a Very Satisfactory performance rating. It was revealed that salary is a predictor and the most significant correlate of morale. Also, training and educational attainment were shown to be significant correlates of morale. Therefore, the administrators’ morale can be boost if they are well-paid and have adequate preparation. The level of morale of the administrators is important in carrying out their responsibility as leader.