Secondary School Teachers’ Participation in School Level Decision-making Processes and its contribution to their Job Satisfaction
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Decision, involvement, participation, satisfactionAbstract
The involvement of teachers in the decision-making process has gained significant attention from researchers regarding its connection to job satisfaction. Consequently, this research aimed to examine how participation in decision-making relates to teachers' job satisfaction levels. A correlational research design was utilized for this investigation. The questionnaire used for data collection included sections on demographic information, decision-making involvement, and job satisfaction levels. The sample consisted of 340 teachers. Descriptive statistics (including percentage, mean, and standard deviation), as well as correlation and regression statistics, were analyzed. Findings revealed that teacher participants had minimal involvement in decision-making activities. The research also found that the participating teachers lacked satisfaction in their jobs. Furthermore, a significant link was observed between teachers' minimal level of job satisfaction and their limited involvement in decision-making in the study. These results emphasize the necessity for school leaders to improve teachers' participation in decision-making processes both in classroom-related decisions and broader school-wide issues, specifically in those that have a direct impact on teachers by deligating responsibilities, and keeping teachers informed about school rules, objectives, and difficulties.
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