The Degree of Foresight Leadership Practice and Its Relation to the Level of Kaizen Strategy Application Among Department Heads at the Hashemite University

Abstract

Objectives:  This study aimed to reveal the level of practicing foresight leadership and its relation to the level of application of the Kaizen strategy among department chairpersons at the Hashemite University, as well as to find out if there are statistically significant differences according to the variables (gender, graduation university, college, practical experience, academic rank). Methodology: To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive correlational approach was adopted. The study sample consisted of 373 faculty members who were selected using a random stratified method. The study tool was a questionnaire, which consisted of two parts: the first part measured foresight leadership within four areas: preparing plans according to future needs, managing future risks and challenges, competitive ability and administrative excellence, and organizational adaptation and flexibility. The second part measured the level of application of the Kaizen strategy. Results:  The results revealed that the overall level of practicing foresight leadership was high across various fields, except for risk management, which was at an average level. Additionally, no statistically significant differences were found based on the study variables. The findings also indicated that the application of the Kaizen strategy was high, with no statistically significant differences attributed to the study variables. Furthermore, the results demonstrated a positive correlation between the degree of foresight leadership practice and the level of Kaizen strategy implementation among department chairpersons at Hashemite University. Conclusion:  In light of these results, it is recommended to raise the level of practice of department chairpersons related to risk management.

Keywords:  Foresight leadership, Kaizen strategy, The Hashemite University.