A Measurement Model for Leadership Skills Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)

The aspect of leadership is a main criterion for employers in recruiting employees. This research is to measure the validity and reliability of the instrument for measuring leadership model. The research instrument was administered to 357 respondents (pilot study). 771 respondents were then chosen at random around Klang Valley. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to certify the basic factors produced by PCA using Comparative Fit Index value (CFI), Tucker Lewis Index (TLI) and RMSEA. The results demonstrate that the item corresponds and can be utilized to develop a leadership model for employers and Higher Education Institutions in the nation.