Teacher views regarding school administrations’ organizational crisis management skills (original) (raw)
In order to continue their existences and perform their duties in an efficient manner, modern organizations are required to effectively observe environmental changes and manage crises born during the process of adaptation to change. Like any other organization, it is natural for school organizations to face a series of crises in the process of adapting to environmental changes. Crisis management skills of school administrators are believed to be one of the most crucial variables in solving crises in a satisfactory manner. This study aims to identify the crisis management skills of school administrators according to teacher views. The study employed a relational screening model which is a descriptive research technique. “Crisis Management Skills in School Administration” scale developed by the researchers was used in the study as the data collection tool. Related literature was reviewed and ideas of field experts were obtained during the development of the scale which was finalized after reliability and validity analyses were undertaken and implemented to the working group of the study. Validity of the study was undertaken by utilizing the Lawshe technique and the scale was finalized with 5 dimensions. The scale is composed of 37 statements with a Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 0,97. Ideas of 288 teachers employed in Şanlıurfa provincial center were sought in the framework of the study. Statistical analyses were undertaken in terms of seniority, work place, and level of education. Research findings show that school administrators have medium level crises management skills in school administration.
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