The Effectiveness of Decision-Making at Academic Departments’ Councils in Jordanian Universities

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the degree of effectiveness of decisions making in the academic departments Councils in Jordanian universities. To achieve the objectives of the study a questionnaire was developed which included (52) items distributed on four domains: participation in decision-making, organizational culture, empowerment, and leadership. After confirming validity and reliability, the researchers distributed the questionnaire on a random sample of (378) faculty members in Jordanian universities out of the population (3072). The study showed the following results: the degree of effectiveness of the decision-making at Councils of academic departments in Jordanian universities from faculty member's perspective was high. There were significant differences due to the university variable in favor of Yarmouk University in participating in decision-making and organizational culture domains.

The results showed that there was a comparison relationship between universities (public and private) and in favor of the public universities in the effectiveness of the decision-making at academic Councils. Finally, the researchers suggested some recommendations and further studies