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Balans mellan tillit och kontroll: En kvalitativ studie om rektorers ledarskapsstrategier vid delegering
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 240 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Balancing Trust and Control : A Qualitative Study of Principals’ Leadership Strategies for Delegation (English)
Abstract [sv]

Denna kvalitativa studie undersöker hur rektorer i svenska grundskolor hanterar balansen mellan tillit och kontroll vid delegering av uppgifter och ansvar. Studien undersöker de ledarskapsstrategier och stilar som stödjer effektiv delegering genom semistrukturerade intervjuer med skolledare från både privata och kommunala skolor. Analysen består av två teoretiska ramverk: tillitsbaserat ledarskap och situationsanpassad ledarskapsteori för att identifiera principer för uppfattningar om delegering. Resultaten visar att rektorer anpassar sin ledarstil efter medarbetarnas mognad och erfarenhet samtidigt som de växlar mellan direkta och stödjande tillvägagångssätt. Kontroll och tillit ses inte som motsatser utan kompletterande verktyg som används i ett dynamiskt ledarskap. Rektorer belyser betydelsen av tydliga strukturer, relationellt och uppföljande arbete. Denna studie drar slutsatsen att effektiv delegering kräver ett flexibelt ledarskapssätt som matchar den organisatoriska kontexten och individuella behov. Både tillit och kontroll anses nödvändiga för en effektiv delegering och förmågan att balansera mellan dessa är viktig för en framgångsrik skolledning. Uppsatsen är skriven på svenska. 

Abstract [en]

This qualitative study explores how principles in Swedish elementary schools manage the balance between trust and control while delegating assignments and responsibilities. The study investigates the leadership strategies and styles that support effective delegation through semi- structured interviews with school leaders från both private and municipal schools. The analysis consists of two theoretical frameworks: trust based leadership and situational leadership theory to identify principles perceptions about delegating. Results show that principals adapt their leadership style according to the maturity and experience of the employees while shifting between direct and supportive approaches. Control and trust are not seen as opposites but complementary tools used in a dynamic leadership. Principles underlying the meaning of clear structures, relational and follow up work. This study concludes that effective delegation requires a flexible leadership approach that is matching the organisational context and individual needs. Both trust and control are found necessary for an effective delegating and ability to alternate between these is important for a successful school management. This study is written in swedish. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025.
Keywords [en]
Trust, Control, Delegation, Trust-based management, Situational leadership, Leadership style
Keywords [sv]
Tillit, Kontroll, Delegering, Tillitsbaserad styrning, Situationsanpassat ledarskap, Ledarskapssti
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Business Administration
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-33997OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-33997DiVA, id: diva2:1980945
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Företagsekonomi - Civilekonom
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Available from: 2025-07-09 Created: 2025-07-03 Last updated: 2025-09-24Bibliographically approved

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