Perceptions of Faculty Members in Jordanian Universities of the Level of Creative Leadership among the Deans of Academic Faculties and their Relationship to Some Variables

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of faculty members in Jordanian universities of the level of creative leadership among deans of academic faculties and thier relationship to some variables. The researchers used the descriptive survey methodology for its suitability for the study. Accordingly, the study sample consisted of (289) faculty membrs who were selected by the stratified random method. The results of the study showed that the degree of creative leadership practiced by  the deans of academic faculties in Jordanian public universities was moderate, and the results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the degree of creative leadership practiced by the deans of academic faculties in public universities due to some demographic variables. Based on these results, the researchers recommended enhancing the ability of deans in academic faculties in public universities to practice creative leadership skills, by holding training courses, setting special scientific criteria and foundations for their selection, emphasizing their possession of creative leadership characteristics, and directing future research to study methods of development. Creative leadership, and the impact of training programs on administrative creativity in universities.