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The Influence Of The Leadership Style And Administrative Creativity On The Performance Of Private Schools In West Bank-Palestine, Maher T. Salah, Rani M. Shahwan, Feras M. Alnaser

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aimed at finding out the impact of the followed leadership styles and the practiced administrative creativity among private schools' principals in West Bank, on the institutional performance, from the point of view of subordinates. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, the descriptive analytical methodology was employed, as well as, using the questionnaire as the main instrument for data collection. The questionnaire answers were collected from a sample of (393) male and female employees, working in private schools, representing (4.1%) of the study population, which is (9,617) male and female employees, who were selected according to …

The Impact Of Corporate Governance On Organizational Citizenship Behavior In Jordanian Insurance Companies, Sanaa Al-Awamleh, Shaker Al-Khashali

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the impact of corporate governance on the organizational citizenship behavior of Jordanian insurance companies. The study was based on five institutional governance dimensions, which are: Disclosure, Justice, Responsibility, Independence, and Accountability. Along with five organizational citizenship behavior dimensions: Altruism, Courtesy, Sportsmanship, Conscientious and Civic virtue.

The study population reached (403) managers in the upper and middle administrative positions in the Jordanian insurance companies. A random stratified sample method was adopted for the purposes of representing the study population. (191) were distributed and (156) questionnaires were retrieved. The researchers also used a few statistical methods to …

The Role Of Human Resource Management In Achieving Competitive Advantage. A Field Study On Commercial Banks In The Northern Sector., Rama Alzoubi, Mohamad Al-Zoubi

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The research aims to identify the functions of human resources management and its role in achieving competitive advantage through explore the impact of human resources management on sense of belonging among employees, and to Clarify the role of human resources management in developing individual, collective skills and to highlight the impact of human resources management on the quality of services provided by the employee to the client.

This study relied on the descriptive analytical method. The questionnaire was developed for the purposes of collecting primary data, around (105) questionnaires were randomly distributed on the population of the study. The returned …

The Impact Of Work-Life Balance Programs On Quality Of Work-Life (Qwl) Among Female Employees Within The Banking Sector, Mohammad Al Qudah

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The purpose of the current study is to examine the impact of work-life balance programs (Flexible work arrangements, Maternity leave policies, Childcare support, Women's health programs, Leadership development programs, Pay equity, and Communication) on quality of work life (QWL) among female employees within the banking sector. Quantitative methodology was carried out, and a questionnaire was self-administered on (296) female full-time employees within commercial banks in Jordan. SPSS was employed to screen and analyze the gathered data. Results of the study indicated that acceptance of study hypotheses under the main allegation of the fact that characteristics of female employees' work-life balance …

Identifying Essential Employability Attributes Of Mba Graduates Without Work Experience Using Grounded Theory, Puja Ghosh Singh, Parveen Ahmed Alam, Kaushik Kundu

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of this study is to identify attributes that are essential to increasing the employability of a fresh MBA graduate, i.e., those without any work experience, based on the grounded theory approach. Specifically, the purpose is to explore HR managers’ perceptions of attributes required by fresh MBA graduates to assess their corporate readiness or employability so that they can join the corporate sector. The study utilized Strauss & Corbin’s (1990) method of grounded theory, where 16 human resources professionals at the middle management level were interviewed one by one to get their perspective on the attributes that are essential …

الحوكمة الرقمية ودورها في تطوير الأداء المؤسسي للجامعات الفلسطينية العاملة بالمحافظات الجنوبية, Ahed A. A. Abu Atta, Alaa S. A. Hamdouna

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدف المقال التعرف إلى دور الحوكمة الرقمية في تطوير الأداء المؤسسي للجامعات الفلسطينية العاملة بالمحافظات الجنوبية، وقد اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، والاستبانة أداة لجمع البيانات وفقاً لأسلوب الحصر الشامل لمجتمع الدراسة، والبالغ عددهم (301) موظفاً من أصحاب المناصب الإشرافية بالجامعات المستهدفة وهي: (جامعة الأزهر – غزة، وجامعة الأقصى، وجامعة فلسطين)، حيث تم استرداد (261) استبانة. وقد توصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من النتائج أهمها: وجود مستوى مرتفع لأبعاد الحوكمة الرقمية لدى الجامعات الفلسطينية العاملة بالمحافظات الجنوبية، ووجود أثر ذي دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى دلالة 0.05 ≥ α للحوكمة الرقمية في تطوير الأداء المؤسسي لدى الجامعات الفلسطينية بالمحافظات الجنوبية، وقد أوصت …

The Mediating Role Of Innovative Climate In The Relationship Between The Transformational And Transactional Leadership Styles And Administrative Innovation, Ihab Sameer Qubbaj, Aysha Yusof Shalabi

AAU Journal of Business and Law مجلة جامعة العين للأعمال والقانون

This study established the relationship between transformational and transactional leadership styles, an innovative climate, and administrative innovation. where both innovative climate and administrative innovation represent strategic objectives of contemporary institutions, which are required more than ever to enhance and demonstrate their innovativeness in providing services to their broad audience and meeting their expectations. This prompted these institutions to adopt some modern management and leadership methods, especially transformational and transactional leadership styles, and to create and enhance an innovative climate within them.

The findings reveal the importance and role of transformational leadership practices as a major reason to create an innovative …

External Factors Affecting The Governance And Strategic Directions Of Higher Education Institutions In The United Arab Emirates, Ghassan A. Al-Qaimari

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

Since its inception in 1971, the UAE has worked to establish a modern and diverse system of higher education. In a short period of time, the UAE overcame many obstacles to emerge as an important educational center in the region, attracting foreign students, academics, and higher education institutions wishing to be present in this region of the world. In this research, we describe higher education in the United Arab Emirates: we describe the types of higher education institutions in the country, and the official bodies regulating higher education (Regulators), and we talk about the vision of the country's leadership for …

Internationally Accepted Risk Management Strategies: A Comparative Study, Abdullah Alshebli, Thafar Alhajri

AAU Journal of Business and Law مجلة جامعة العين للأعمال والقانون

Purpose: The topic of risk management is multi-faceted, related to, inter alia, accounting, legal, administrative, management, and other aspects of business. This study aims to investigate the legal aspects of risk management and the various laws related to it. It aims to provide a clear understanding of the need for and benefits of risk management, to set out the international best practices of risk management. In addition, it offers certain recommendations for the development of legislation ofrisk management systems for listed companies.

The Role Of The Marketing Intelligence System In The Effectiveness Of Marketing Research Case Study – Ooredoo, Hossam Naim Zohod

AAU Journal of Business and Law مجلة جامعة العين للأعمال والقانون

The study aimed to identify the role of the marketing intelligence system in the effectiveness of marketing research in Ooredoo company in the southern Palestinian governorates. To achieve the study aims, the researcher followed the descriptive analytic method. The population of the study consists of all Ooredoo company employees. The tool of the study was a questionnaire. The study tool was distributed on the population of the study who were (178) employees based on the comprehensive inventory method. has been distributed (158) resolution, the collected questionnaires were (143) and this form (%90.5) after excluding the exploratory sample. the data were …

The Relationship Between Self-Leadership And The Implementation Of Integrity And Transparency In The Palestinian Public Sector Institutions: “Ministry Of Finance As A Model”, Diab Ali Jarrar Dr, Marwa Said Zaki Farah

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the importance of self-leadership and its relationship with the application of integrity and transparency in the Palestinian public sector institutions. To achieve this objective; the study adopted the descriptive analytical approach, and a questionnaire was prepared with variables that were derived after an in-depth review of the relevant literature, and it was distributed using a stratified relative sample to a sample of (259) respondents, and it was analyzed through the (SPSS25) program. The study was supported with planned interviews with specialists in law, Psychology, sociologists, key employees in the ministry of finance. The study came …

The Role Of School Administration In Developing Health Awareness Among Primary School Students In Bani Kinana District In Irbid Governorate From The Point Of View Of Teachers, Lana Rateb Mohammad Obiedat

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the role of school administration in developing health awareness among primary school students in Bani Kenana District, Irbid Governorate, from the teachers’ point of view. To achieve the aim of the study, the descriptive method was used. A sample of (200) primary school teachers in Bani Kenana District, Irbid Governorate, was selected. A questionnaire was applied to measure the role of school administration in developing health awareness among primary school students. The results concluded that The role of school administration in developing health awareness among primary school students in the Bani Kinana District in Irbid …

The Impact Of Knowledge Management In The Smart Organizations: The Modified Role Of Transformational Leadership In The General Organization For Jordanian Social Assurance, Saad Kreem Mohammad Al-Habarneh, Abdullah Ahmed Al-Shourah

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the impact of knowledge management on smart organizations in its dimensions through transformational leadership as a modified variable in the Jordanian Public Institution for Social Security. The study population was made up of (340) employees of the Jordanian Public Institution for Social Security in the upper and middle administrations. The study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: The existence of an impact of knowledge management in its dimensions (knowledge acquisition, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing, knowledge application) in smart organizations in the Public Institution for Social Security, and the Public Institution …

The Interrelationships Among Governance, Strategic Management, And Decision-Making: A Systematic Literature Review, Abdel-Aziz Ahmad Sharabati

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The purpose of this article is to confirm the interrelationships among strategic management, corporate governance, and decision-making. The article uses a qualitative approach, where a systematic literature review has been done through the internet and most reputable sites using the main keywords. Then after screening and selecting the suitable previous related literature, the researcher has analyzed them to come up with a suitable synthesis and recommendations. A systematic literature review revealed that there is a strong interrelationship among governance, strategic management, and decision-making, and are closely interrelated to each other as a vicious circle (triangle). The article uses a qualitative …

The Degree Of Participation Of Jordanian Women Leaders In Educational Decision-Making In The Ministry Of Education From The Educational Leaders’ Perspective In Headquarter, Maysoon Mansour Alsharida, Khawla Husain Alaiwa

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the degree of participation of Jordanian women leaders in educational decision-making in the Ministry of Education from the point of view of educational leaders in the center of the ministry. The study is based on the descriptive and analytical approach. The study sample consisted of (154) out of (225) educational leaders in the ministry. The results of the study revealed that the degree of participation of Jordanian women leaders in educational decision-making in the Ministry of Education is “medium” as well as in all fields, with the exception of their participation in the implementation and …

Awareness Of Open Innovation Strategy Practices During The Corona Pandemic A Survey Study In The Therapeutic Industry And Medical Supplies Sector In Amman, Ahmad Ali Salih, Jehan Ali Al-Sharayah

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to estimating an awareness level of open innovation strategy practices and its evaluation in the therapeutic industries and medical supplies sector companies in Amman during the corona pandemic. The study community comprised of (271) individuals who hold positions as (general manager, deputy general manager, unit manager, section chief), A comprehensive survey was done to the whole community due to the limited size of the community. Interview and questionnaire were used as a two main tools to gathering data that were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, arithmetic mean, standards deviation and t-test. The main important findings …

Visionary Leadership And Its Relationship To Participation In Decision-Making Among Heads Of Academic Departments In Private Jordanian Universities From The Viewpoint Of Faculty Members, Esra’A Ziad Al-Haymouni, Ali Hussein Houriah

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the level of visionary leadership and its relationship to participation in decision-making among the heads of academic departments in private Jordanian universities from the point of view of the faculty members. The study used the descriptive correlative method, and a questionnaire was developed that included (60) paragraphs distributed in to six domains. The study sample consisted of (278) faculty members from private Jordanian universities in Amman, who were chosen randomly. The results of the study showed that the level of visionary leadership and participation in decision-making among the heads of academic departments in private Jordanian …

The Mediating Role Of Organizational Political Capital In The Impact Of Competitive Intelligence On Strategic Drift- A Field Study In The Jordanian Commercial Banks In Amman City, Ahmed Ali Salih, Yasir Ibrahim Murad

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aim to clarify the mediating role of organizational political capital in the effect of competitive intelligence on strategic drift in Jordanian commercial banks in Amman, The study concludes with several results, the most important of which are: the level of competitive intelligence is high, the level of strategic drift is high, the level of organizational political capital is high, and through the results achieved, organizational political capital played a mediating role, and partially, on the impact of competitive intelligence on strategic drift and which has actively contributed the relationship between them. On the light of the results mentioned …

The Degree Of Practicing Technological Leadership Among Primary School Principals At Amman Governorate During The Corona Pandemic From The Teachers' Point Of View, Nancy Khalid Sa’Adeh, Mohammad Abdelwahab Hamzeh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

This study aimed at exploring the degree of practicing technological leadership (TL) among primary school principals at Amman governorate in light of the Corona pandemic from the teachers' point of view. To meet the study’s goals, the researchers used a descriptive survey-based approach. The sample consists of 406 female and male teachers who were chosen randomly. To collect data, a questionnaire of 40 items was developed. Divided into 5 do-mains: (leadership and vision, culture of learning during the digital age, excellence in pro-fessional practices, ongoing development and improvement and ethical, legal and social is-sues). The findings showed that thee degree …

The Performance Of Higher Education Institutions In The Arab World From A Strategic Perspective: Challenges And Possible Solutions, Sam Alfoqahaa, Abdulnaser Nour

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aims to investigate the determinants of the performance of higher education institutions in the Arab world, in addition to proposing possible solutions to these determinants. These determinants include the weak level of local, regional and international cooperation between universities, the limited actual spending on scientific research projects, and the reluctance of the private sector to invest in scientific research projects adopted by universities, weak individual performance appraisal systems, market competition among higher education institutions, and limited capacity building programs for academic cadres. The study employed literature review methodology, where these strategic performance determinants are analyzed and conceptualized. Based …

A Review And Evaluation Of The Proactive Behavior Literature, Shefa Besaiso, Laila Shokr, Dina Al-Agry

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

This research presents an overview of the Proactive Behavior. It focuses on both the concept of proactivity and discusses the motivational features as a positive behavioral method that could lead to improving individuals’, and organizations’ performance and efficiency, making it an attractive method to adapt. Then, it presents a supportive comparison of proactivity’s forms, a revision and re-structuring of its main phases, results, and a discussion of the determinants that hinder proactive behavior. In addition, the research discusses some of the emerging fears from proactivity and the possible related constraints with it through literature review for purpose of clarifying the …

The Conditions Of Total Quality Management (Tqm) Using The Principal Component Analysis (Pca) (An Algerian Case Study), Moulay Amina, Cafe Mimoun, Sawar Youssef

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

Total Quality Management (TQM) is a relatively recent concept which constitutes an important parameter in any company’s competitivity. Today, quality concerns every Algerian company since it must rival big companies in terms of the economic liberation policy. For effective application, TQM requires the availability of a certain number of conditions and leadership qualities. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine these conditions and qualities. For this purpose and according to their organizational levels, the studied companies were classified into three groups using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA): quality control, quality assurance, and TQM to identify the criteria governing …

تأثير أبعاد جودة النظام على الثقة في تبني التجارة الالكترونية من خلال الهاتف المحمول: وجهة نظر العميل الفلسطيني, Fadi Ahmad Herzallah Dr.

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

Several pieces of evidence evince that system quality is closely and importantly related to the use of the system in previous empirical work and studies chiefly in the mobile commerce (M-Commerce) systems. At present, in light of the marketing needs related to services and products, M-Commerce is regarded as the major method and channel to use in this area. Yet, it is contended that as system quality’s significance is unquestionable, it is a new area that still needs much exploration. Against this, this study aims at examining the system quality dimensions’ impact on customer trust in M-Commerce by adapting the …

درجة تطبيق مفهوم المدرسة الفاعلة في مدارس محافظة رام الله والبيرة الحكومية من وجهة نظر مديريها, Husam Tawfiq Herzallah, Basem Shalash

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

The study aimed to identify the degree of applying the school concept based on standards from the point of view of principals of government schools in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, it also aimed to reveal whether there are differences in the reality of the application of the active school due to the sex variables and the educational qualification, the study sample consisted of (78) male and female managers, the researcher prepared a questionnaire consisting of (34) items distributed over five areas(Vision and planning, And evaluation methods, Technology activation, Education community, Governance and community participation), the researcher used the descriptive method, …

‏ الاحتياجات التكنولوجية لتفعيل التعلّم الإلكتروني بناءً على نموذج تقييم احتياجات المدرسة ‏التكنولوجية ‏Stna‏ وعلاقتها بالقابليّة نحوه في مدارس الأونروا, Hasan Rebhi Mahdi

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the declaration of a state of emergency, UNRWA schools have committed themselves to use digital technology to activate learning goals, as e-learning has been activated in different forms and tools. The stakeholders faced many problems that compelled us as researchers to seek to shed light on the technological needs necessary to activate e-learning based on the STNA model and its relationship to the susceptibility it .The researcher followed the descriptive correlative approach, adopted the STNA scale to identify needs, and designed the susceptibility tool toward the e-learning, which was applied to (85) male …

فاعلية التنسيق بين الهـلال الأحمر والمستشفيات الحكوميـة من وجهة نظر العاملين, Alaa Musalam, Mohamad Salah, Nizam El-Ashgar, Raed Abunamous

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of administrative coordination between the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and the government hospitals in Gaza Strip, and to assess the impact of coordination on the quality of health services provided to patients in Gaza City and the Northern Gaza Strip. The researchers used the descriptive and analytical method of the data collected from the questionnaire. The number of questionnaires distributed to all study population reached (167), where(152) questionnaires were received with a response rate of (91%). The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical analysis program. The results of the study showed that …

عمليات إدارة المعرفة المتضمنة في نظم التعلم الذكية بجامعة فلسطين التقنية خضوري من وجهة نظر أعضاء هيئة التدريس, Murad Awadallah, Asem Obied

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

The study aimed at identifying the degree of knowledge management processes involved in smart learning systems at Palestine Technical University from the point of view of faculty members. The study aimed at identifying the effect of the variables of university branch, academic rank, gender and experiences. A questionnaire was developed. The study sample consisted of (82) faculty members. They were chosen in a simple random. The study used the descriptive developmental approach. The results showed that the mean of the responses of the faculty members of knowledge management processes involved in smart learning systems at Palestine Technical University, from the …

العوامل الاقتصادية والتنظيمية المؤثرة في تولي المرأة الموظفة للمواقع القيادية في وزارة التربية والتعليم الفلسطينية, Asem Obied, Israa Qateere, Thanaa Zaidan, Lana Ghazi, Marah Mansour

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

This study aimed to identify Economic and organizational factors affecting the occupying of womenemployees to leadership positions in the Palestinian Ministry of Education, and to identify the effect of the variables of job classification, qualification, and experiences. The study population consisted of (278) women employees at the Palestinian Ministry of Education and the sample was (79) employees, and they were selected in a simple random method. A questionnaire was designed consisting of (26) paragraphs distributed on both the scale of economic and organizational factors and use the descriptive approach. The results showed that the degree of economic and organizational factors …

واقع تواصل أولياء أمور الطلبة مع مدارس أبنائهم في المرحلة الأساسية الأولى بمحافظة نابلس في فلسطين واتجاهاتهم نحو توظيف خدمات شبكة الإنترنت لتحسينه, Magdi Hinnawi

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

This study aimed at exploring the reality of communication between parents and the schools of their children in addition to investigating the parents’ attitudes towards using the Internet services to communicate with the schools at the basic elementary stage in Nablus Directorate /Palestine. Furthermore, the study aimed at examining the effect of some variables on these attitudes. To achieve these objectives, the descriptive method was employed by means of a questionnaire used to collect data. The sample of the study consisted of 120 parents chosen through the cluster-regional-randomized design. Results indicated that all parents support the importance of communication with …

دور الإدارة المدرسية في مواجهة التسرب في المدارس الحكومية بمحافظة خان يونس: دراسة ميدانية, Marwan Almasry

Palestine Technical University Research Journal

This study aimed to identify the role of school management in facing drop out at government schools in Khan Younis Governorate from the point of view of teachers, revealing whether there are statisti-cally significant differences between the average estimates of the sample members attributed to variables (gender, qualification, years of service, educational level). The study was based on the descriptive/analytical approach, with a sample consisted of (232) male and female teachers, who were asked to fill in a question-naire consisting of (49) items.The study found that teachers' assessment of the role of school management in facing drop out was high, …