Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the degree of practicing of ‘Responsible Leadership’ by deans of faculties as perceived by academic staff at Jordanian universities. The descriptive methodology was employed, and a 4-dimension questionnaire composed of (37) items was administered to a sample of (350) academic staff in the first semester of 2021-2022. The four dimensions are: personal characteristics, relationship with followers, sense of responsibility and decision making. The findings revealed that the degree of practice was “mild”. The findings did not reveal statistically significant differences that could be attributed to the type of faculty. By contrast, statistically significant differences that could be attributed to the type of university in favor of private universities, and rank in favor of deans as far as relationships with followers and decision making are concerned, existed. Considering the results, the study recommends introducing the concept of responsible leadership in educational leadership decisions, in the form of the administration of higher education, and in leadership training programs.
Recommended Citation
Qasaimeh, Najah and Atari, Aref
(2024)
"The Degree of practicing the “Responsible Leadership” by Deans of Faculties as Perceived by Academic Staff at Jordanian Universities,"
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 38:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol38/iss2/7