The Effects of Strategic Leadership Behaviors of School Managers on Crises Management

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of strategic leadership behaviors of school managers on crises management. In the study, the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. The study sample consists of 401 teachers; Strategic Leadership Scale and Crises Management Scale were used to collect data. The data were tested using Pearson moments multiplication correlation coefficient, regression, T-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). As a result of the research, school managers' strategic leadership level is high, and crises management level is medium. In addition, it was found that strategic leadership behaviors levels of school managers vary significantly according to the settlement where the school is located and the frequency of encountering crises at school. Crises management vary significantly according to the frequency of encountering crisis at school but do not vary significantly according to the settlement where the school is located.  A highly positive and significant relationship was found between the strategic leadership behavior and sub-dimensions of school principals and crisis management and its sub-dimensions. Strategic leadership behaviors of school managers have a positive effect on crises management and its sub-dimensions.