The Degree of Leadership Skills Practice among Secondary School Principals in Hadhramaut Governorate (Coastal) in Light of the Total Quality Approach

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the degree to which leadership skills are practiced among secondary school principals in Coastal Hadhramaut Governorate according to the total quality approach across its seven domains. It also sought to identify the leadership skills that require improvement to enhance the performance level of secondary school principals in fulfilling their leadership roles in light of the total quality approach, as well as to identify statistically significant differences among the opinions of the research sample based on variables of qualification, years of experience, region, and gender. The researcher employed the descriptive-analytical method. The study included the entire research population, consisting of 82 male and female secondary school principals in Coastal Hadhramaut Governorate. The study reached several key findings, the most important of which are: There is a relatively high level of leadership skills practice according to the total quality approach, with an overall mean of 4.02 (85.7%). The results indicate that certain domains require reinforcement: administrative organization (85.7%), competent administrative leadership (85.5%), strategic leadership (82.38%), and continuous school improvement (81.6%). Other domains were found to need improvement and development: school self-evaluation (78%), focus on customer satisfaction (76%), and focus on education and training (73%). The study also found no statistically significant differences in the mean scores related to the variables of years of administrative experience, educational region, and academic qualification. However, statistically significant differences appeared in the gender variable, favoring female principals. Among the most important recommendations of the study were: reinforcing the existing positive practices among secondary school principals in the areas of organizational structures, competent administrative leadership, clarity of philosophy, vision, and strategic objectives, and continuous improvement and development. It also recommended developing and enhancing leadership skills in the areas of self-evaluation, education and training, and focus on customer satisfaction. .