TY - JOUR
T1 - The impact of work pressure on decision-making effectiveness among department heads in faculties of educational sciences
AU - Al-Zoubi, Zohair
AU - AlKaabi, Ahmed
AU - Qablan, Ahmad
AU - Bataineh, Omar
AU - Issa, Hytham Bany
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright: © 2024 Al-Zoubi et al.
PY - 2024/8
Y1 - 2024/8
N2 - This study explores the dynamics of work pressure and decision-making effectiveness among university department heads within the context of Middle Eastern higher education. It aims to address a significant gap in the literature by answering five key questions: (1) What level of work pressure do department heads face as perceived by faculty members? (2) Does work pressure vary based on gender or years of experience? (3) How effective are department heads in decision-making? (4) Are there differences in decision-making effectiveness related to gender, university affiliation, or experience? (5) Is there a correlation between work pressure and decision-making effectiveness? A quantitative correlational research design was employed, gathering data from a questionnaire distributed to 205 faculty members. Correlational descriptive analysis revealed that department heads are subjected to high levels of work pressure but maintain a high level of decision-making effectiveness. However, significant differences in decision-making effectiveness were noted, with female faculty members performing better regardless of university affiliation or experience. A pronounced correlation was found between the intensity of work pressure and decision-making efficacy. The study underscores that department heads are under considerable work pressure, which could affect their productivity and, crucially, their decision-making processes. Universities are encouraged to take proactive steps to mitigate these pressures and promote a supportive, low-stress environment. Future research could extend this work by employing qualitative methods, including interviews and observations.
AB - This study explores the dynamics of work pressure and decision-making effectiveness among university department heads within the context of Middle Eastern higher education. It aims to address a significant gap in the literature by answering five key questions: (1) What level of work pressure do department heads face as perceived by faculty members? (2) Does work pressure vary based on gender or years of experience? (3) How effective are department heads in decision-making? (4) Are there differences in decision-making effectiveness related to gender, university affiliation, or experience? (5) Is there a correlation between work pressure and decision-making effectiveness? A quantitative correlational research design was employed, gathering data from a questionnaire distributed to 205 faculty members. Correlational descriptive analysis revealed that department heads are subjected to high levels of work pressure but maintain a high level of decision-making effectiveness. However, significant differences in decision-making effectiveness were noted, with female faculty members performing better regardless of university affiliation or experience. A pronounced correlation was found between the intensity of work pressure and decision-making efficacy. The study underscores that department heads are under considerable work pressure, which could affect their productivity and, crucially, their decision-making processes. Universities are encouraged to take proactive steps to mitigate these pressures and promote a supportive, low-stress environment. Future research could extend this work by employing qualitative methods, including interviews and observations.
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U2 - 10.1371/journal.pone.0304584
DO - 10.1371/journal.pone.0304584
M3 - Article
C2 - 39088449
AN - SCOPUS:85200115317
SN - 1932-6203
VL - 19
JO - PLoS ONE
JF - PLoS ONE
IS - 8 August
M1 - e0304584
ER -