Towards a strategic stewardship and entrepreneurial transformation: A multi-stakeholder analysis on entrepreneurial leadership and governance practices of a state university in the Philippines

Entrepreneurial higher education institutions are increasingly recognized as catalysts of innovation, regional development, and graduate employability. Within this context, this study examined the entrepreneurial leadership and governance practices of a selected state university in the Philippines, with emphasis on determining whether significant differences exist in the perceptions of key institutional stakeholders, namely supervisors, teachers, and students. Employing a quantitative descriptive-comparative research design, the study utilized a structured survey instrument anchored on the entrepreneurial university framework, particularly focusing on leadership, governance, and institutional support dimensions. Data were analyzed using weighted mean and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Findings revealed that respondents generally perceived the university’s entrepreneurial leadership and governance practices positively, indicating the presence of supportive institutional mechanisms that promote innovation-oriented academic management. Statistical analysis further revealed no significant difference in perceptions among stakeholder groups (F = 1.386, p = 0.252), suggesting a shared understanding and consistent experience of entrepreneurial practices across organizational levels. The absence of perceptual disparity reflects institutional coherence in policy implementation, strategic direction, and entrepreneurial culture. These findings imply that aligned stakeholder perceptions may serve as an indicator of effective entrepreneurial integration within higher education systems. The study contributes to the expanding literature on entrepreneurial universities by providing empirical evidence from a developing-country context, where institutional transformation toward entrepreneurship remains underexplored. Moreover, the findings offer practical insights for higher education leaders and policymakers in strengthening participatory governance, collaborative strategic stewardship, and innovation-driven institutional ecosystems that support long-term organizational sustainability and competitiveness.