The Status Quo of Crisis Management Implementation in Jordanian Public Secondary Schools in Amman, According to Impact Effort Matrix, from the Point of View of its School Leaders

Abstract

The present study aimed at identifying the status quo of crisis management implementation in Jordanian public secondary schools in Amman, according to Impact Effort Matrix, from the point of view of its school leaders. The study sample consisted of (250) principals and teachers in Jordanian public secondary schools in Amman. The questionnaire consisted of (3) dimensions and (78) statements. It was found that the status quo of crisis management implementation in Jordanian public secondary schools in Amman, according to Impact Effort Matrix, from the point of view of its school leaders was moderate. It was also found that there were significant differences in the means for the second and third dimensions that can be attributed to sex, they came in favour of males, and it was found that there were significant differences in the means for the first dimension that can be attributed to educational qualifications, they came in favour of higher education.whereas, no significant differences in the status quo of crisis management implementation in Jordanian public secondary schools in Amman, according to Impact Effort Matrix, from the point of view of its school leaders that can be attributed to experience and position were found. Based on the results, several recommendations were presented such as reviewing and revisiting the roles of principals, conducting studies related to crisis management and establishing a specialized department for crisis management in secondary schools.

Keywords: Crisis Management, Impact Effort Matrix, Secondary Schools, School Leaders.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-20-04

Publication date:July 31^st 2020