Table Survey 1038554

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Challenges that Kuwait's Higher Education Institutions

Leaders are Facing in the Current Era
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Response rate: 113%
1 I have read the participant information sheet and the above terms and conditions and agree to
participate in the survey.
Rank value Option Count Mean rank 1.0
1 Yes 17 Variance 0.0
2 No (you will be screened out of the survey) 0 Standard Deviation 0.0
Lower Quartile 1
Upper Quartile 1
Section A: Demographic Questions
2 My qualifications
1 High school 0 Variance 0.46
2 Diploma 0 Standard Deviation 0.68
3 Bachelor 8 Lower Quartile 3
4 Master 7 Upper Quartile 4
5 PHD 2
6 Other 0
2.a If you selected Other, please specify:
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3 My main role as a leader is:
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my role as aleader is to follow up the emploees , check the tasks , 1038572-1038554-108896924

checking their punctuality
Managing and guiding others 1038572-1038554-108906532
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To get the best outcome of every task 1038572-1038554-108931532
follow up attendance, give tasks, encourage employees to work and 1038572-1038554-108931950

praise and rewards good work and
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college Dean 1038572-1038554-108978311
Owner of a business 1038572-1038554-109013982
inspire, motivate, and guide team members at all levels of 1038572-1038554-109020413

communication to achieve goals
Head of department 1038572-1038554-109091960
Coordinating the tasks of the Reading and Writing Team (IEP) 1038572-1038554-109142065
to be a role model with my positive and inspiring attitude, to instill a 1038572-1038554-109209017

sense of purpose in members
Processing and evaluating data, reporting to higher management, 1038572-1038554-109214430

setting and accomplishing goals.
Managing a team of 6 employees 1038572-1038554-109308390
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4 My workplace:
1 Private college 3 Variance 1.18
2 Private university 9 Standard Deviation 1.09
3 Public(Government) college 0 Lower Quartile 2
4 Public( Government) university 5 Upper Quartile 4
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5 Years of experience since in current position (leader):
1 1-5 9 Variance 0.77
2 6-10 3 Standard Deviation 0.88
3 above 11 5 Lower Quartile 1
Upper Quartile 3
6 The number of training courses that I had before I was appointed as a leader:
1 1 but less than 4 8 Variance 0.65
2 5 but less than 8 5 Standard Deviation 0.81
3 More than 8 4 Lower Quartile 1
Upper Quartile 2
7 The number of training courses that I had after I was appointed as a leader
1 1 but less than 4 10 Variance 1.2
2 5 but less than 8 2 Standard Deviation 1.1
3 More than 8 3 Lower Quartile 1
4 Don't remember 2 Upper Quartile 3
8 If any issue occurs between the team members:
Rank value Option Count
1 a) We discuss the issue together and seek a resolution 12
2 b) I inform the team members that our priority is goal achievement. 3
3 c) I resolve the issue by assigning individual work to avoid any problems. 2
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Mean rank 1.41
Variance 0.48
Standard Deviation 0.69
Lower Quartile 1
Upper Quartile 2
9 As a leader:
1 a) I completely trust my team members to do the whole task. 0
2 b) I require team members to update me when doing the task. 10
3 c) I trust team members with set of tasks and follow-up with guidance. 7
Mean rank 2.41
Variance 0.24
Lower Quartile 2
Upper Quartile 3
10 To ensure the achievement of the institution's goals:
1 a) I always delegate trusting the goal achievement. 2
2 b) I give my instructions and reward the successful team. 4
3 c) I inspire the team members to be more creative and collaborative. 11
Mean rank 2.53
Variance 0.48
Lower Quartile 2
Upper Quartile 3
11 I believe that great leaders:
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1 a) understand that cooperation leads to success. 12
2 b) know everything which is why they are chosen as leaders. 1
3 c) give the team members their own space to achieve the goals. 4
Mean rank 1.53
Variance 0.72
Lower Quartile 1
Upper Quartile 2
12 When a newly recruited employees join our team:
Rank Option Count

value
1 a) I just give them a task and let them work on it. 0
2 b) I give them their space till they get acquainted with the workflow. 5
3 c) I immediately involve them in the team so they can learn through observation 12
and collaboration.
Mean rank 2.71
Variance 0.21
Lower Quartile 2
Upper Quartile 3
Section C:
13 C.1. Know your leadership style
13.1 I give my employees full freedom to do my duties without referring to me as I fully trust their
decisions and their way of solving problems and resolving conflicts.
13.1.a I give my employees full freedom to do my duties without referring to me as I fully trust their
decisions and their way of solving problems and resolving conflicts.
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1 Strongly disagree 4 Variance 1.54
2 Disagree 5 Standard Deviation 1.24
3 Neutral 3 Lower Quartile 2
4 Agree 4 Upper Quartile 4
5 Strongly agree 1
13.2 I prefer not to share information with my employees as I am the one who always carry out the
task, give instructions and dictate what they must do.
13.2.a I prefer not to share information with my employees as I am the one who always carry out the
task, give instructions and dictate what they must do.
5 Strongly agree 0
13.3 I facilitate opportunities for my employees to develop and grow and get them to believe in
themselves and their potential by respecting and supporting their points of view.
13.3.a I facilitate opportunities for my employees to develop and grow and get them to believe in
themselves and their potential by respecting and supporting their points of view.
5 Strongly agree 9
13.4 I always inform my employees that punctuality and following the institution's rules are as
important as achieving goals.
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13.4.a I always inform my employees that punctuality and following the institution's rules are as
important as achieving goals.
5 Strongly agree 9
13.5 I challenge how my employees think and achieve the institution’s goals and I always ask about
what they learn from the goals they accomplished
13.5.a I challenge how my employees think and achieve the institution’s goals and I always ask about
what they learn from the goals they accomplished
5 Strongly agree 6
14 C.2. Criteria for choosing leaders
14.1 Relations with authority and community strengthen the power, opportunity and influence of
leaders and help in leadership position opportunities.
14.1.a Relations with authority and community strengthen the power, opportunity and influence of
leaders and help in leadership position opportunities.
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5 Strongly agree 6
14.2 Being second-line leaders or senior employees in an institution gives them the right and the
priority to be assigned as leaders regardless of their potential.
14.2.a Being second-line leaders or senior employees in an institution gives them the right and the
priority to be assigned as leaders regardless of their potential.
5 Strongly agree 3
14.3 Competency is the main focal point for a person to be appointed for a leadership position as only
the competent, courageous, consistent person with a strong personality can be a leader regardless
of his/her experience and qualifications.
14.3.a Competency is the main focal point for a person to be appointed for a leadership position as only
the competent, courageous, consistent person with a strong personality can be a leader regardless
of his/her experience and qualifications.
5 Strongly agree 5
15 C.3. Professional development

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15.1 Ongoing training and continuous learning help in cultivating my knowledge, improving my career
and enhancing my confidence which will fully prepare me for future changes and challenges.
15.1.a Ongoing training and continuous learning help in cultivating my knowledge, improving my career
and enhancing my confidence which will fully prepare me for future changes and challenges.
5 Strongly agree 12
15.2 My institution offers enough and constant training opportunities to update my knowledge and
skills and it allows me to choose the type of professional development offered.
15.2.a My institution offers enough and constant training opportunities to update my knowledge and
skills and it allows me to choose the type of professional development offered.
5 Strongly agree 4
C. 4. Challenges that Leaders Confront
16 C.4.1 Cultural Challenges
16.1 Following rules and regulations which are set according to each new leaders’ beliefs.
16.1.a Following rules and regulations which are set according to each new leaders’ beliefs.
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1 Extremely challenging 3 Variance 1.19
2 Challenging 6 Standard Deviation 1.09
4 Somewhat challenging 2 Upper Quartile 3
5 Not challenging at all 1
16.2 Respect for authority, family and tribe power which lead to the interference of favouritism and
nepotism( WASTA) in job hiring and promotion opportunities.
16.2.a Respect for authority, family and tribe power which lead to the interference of favouritism and
nepotism( WASTA) in job hiring and promotion opportunities.
17 C.4.2 Political Challenges
17.1 Confronting the illegal interference of politicians in the set criteria of leaders’ contestant.
17.1.a Confronting the illegal interference of politicians in the set criteria of leaders’ contestant.
18 C.4.3 Technological Challenges
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18.1 Using platforms to set online meetings and present online professional development (workshop,
training courses. etc)
18.1.a Using platforms to set online meetings and present online professional development (workshop,
training courses. etc)
18.2 Getting along with the technology constant changes
18.2.a Getting along with the technology constant changes
Section D:
19 In your point of view, what is leadership? (Two or more sentences)
The leadership is the ability of an individual or agroup of people to 1038572-1038554-108896924

influence and guide members of an organization society or team.
Leadership refers to the ability of an individual or a group to inspire and 1038572-1038554-108906532

guide others towards a common goal or vision. It involves motivating
and directing people to work towards a shared objective, while also
fostering a sense of commitment, trust, and collaboration among team
members. Effective leaders are able to communicate clearly, make
sound decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances in order to
achieve success.
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achieve success.
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The action of leading a group of people or an organization. Leadership
is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others,
towards the achievement of a goal.
It is the ability to guide a team to preform an assigned task to it’s 1038572-1038554-108931532

optimized result.
Leadership is how you get the work done before it is due. It is a way of 1038572-1038554-108931950
preparing and distributing tasks between employees and follow them.
who drives subordinates and peer to develop the organization. At the 1038572-1038554-108978189
same time make sure his ideas and objectives are well communicated
to the team and delivered.
Leadership is the action or ability of influencing others to work with 1038572-1038554-108978311

confidence, motivation, or zeal towards a goal
Leadership : The ability of an individual to connect, influence and guid 1038572-1038554-109013982

a group/team to achieve the goal.
the ability to positively influence individuals and/or a group of 1038572-1038554-109020413

individuals through inspiring, motivating, and guiding them towards a
common goal. A leader helps “show the way” for individuals to rely on
themselves so their process is efficient, effective, and consistent.
Discovering what each team member can do best and investing in 1038572-1038554-109091960
their potentials.
Setting a good example
Creating a safe work environment
Leadership means offering guidance and motivating team members to 1038572-1038554-109142065

carry out the tasks as successfully as possible.
A responsibility to pave the way, inspire, motivate and allow people to 1038572-1038554-109209017
lead and rise above and even beyond the final goal.
Leadership is leading and supervising towards the achievement of set 1038572-1038554-109214430

goals by demonstrating traits of strategic planning, motivation,
empowering others, empathy and perfection.
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and achievement. Well structured plan / stragety with their team on
how to achieve the department goal. Setting task from high
responsibility to low based on the seniority of the team members.
Involving and acknowledging each member performance.
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Leadership is the ability to inspire others to follow through with your 1038572-1038554-109391137
vision to achieve a goal or objective.
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to make sure everything is on track. And they have to set a good
example to their employees.
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20 List the four most effective leadership styles, from your perspective?
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beacause it encourages everyone to practicipate in all processes .
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Situational leadership
Authentic leadership
Servant leadership
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Transformational
Transactional
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Coaching.
Affiliative.
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democratic
servant
Innovative
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Authoritarian.
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High IQ.
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Inspire a shared vision.
Challenge the process.
Enable others to act.
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-Pacesetting Leadership
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-Autocratic Leadership
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Supporting
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leading by inspiration
leading by elimination
leading by providing care
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and setting goals for improvement and promoting growth through
support, guidance and motivation.
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support, guidance and motivation.
2. Visionary style - being persistent, bold and strategic while optimistic
and innovative towards and beyond a set goal. Instilling these in team
members likewise to help the growth of the company and individual.
3. Servant style = Selflessness and Empathy - unselfish concern for the
benefit of others and society. Respecting and building employees'
moral and helping people to heartfully engage and collaborate with
each other and their work.
4. Affiliative style - believing in your employees and trusting others to
unite and support each other to achieve a the goal while desiring to
improve consistently by providing a positive working environment.
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Transformational leadership
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Democratic leadership
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3. Transactional
4. Inspirational
21 Any additional comments you may have.
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There are several challenges that higher education institution leaders in 1038572-1038554-108978189
Kuwait are facing in the current era. Some of these challenges include:
Funding: Kuwait's higher education institutions are facing funding

challenges due to economic uncertainty and fluctuating oil prices. This
has led to a reduction in government funding, which has negatively
impacted the quality of education provided by these institutions.
Competition: Kuwait's higher education institutions are facing

increased competition from international universities, particularly in the
Gulf region. This has led to a brain drain, with talented students and
faculty leaving Kuwait to pursue opportunities abroad.
Quality of Education: There is a growing concern about the quality of

education provided by Kuwait's higher education institutions. This has
led to calls for greater accountability and transparency in the sector, as
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led to calls for greater accountability and transparency in the sector, as
well as for improvements in curriculum development, teaching
methods, and assessment practices.
Technology: Higher education leaders in Kuwait are facing the

challenge of keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies and their
impact on the sector. This includes issues such as online learning,
distance education, and the use of educational technology in the
classroom.
Cultural Issues: Kuwait's higher education institutions face cultural

challenges, particularly in relation to gender equality and the role of
women in higher education. There is a need for greater cultural
sensitivity and understanding of local traditions and customs in order
to ensure that all students feel welcome and supported.
Skills Gap: There is a growing skills gap in Kuwait, particularly in

relation to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
subjects. Higher education leaders need to address this gap by
developing new programs and initiatives to promote STEM education
and training.
Overall, these challenges require innovative solutions and a willingness

to adapt to changing circumstances in order to ensure that Kuwait's
higher education institutions remain relevant and effective in the years
ahead.
Leadership is adaptive, different situations may need different 1038572-1038554-109013982

leadership style. a strong leader understands this and moves easily
from one style to another as situation demands.
To be able to practice the trait of Grace under pressure and instil it to 1038572-1038554-109209017
your employees - the ability to keep cool, calm and proficient even
under extreme pressure while being able to continue gracefully with
the job in hand.
Different situations and challenges require demonstrating different 1038572-1038554-109214430

leadership styles. When needed, switching between these styles is a
crucial skill required from an effective and efficient leader with high
emotional intelligence.
I would like to note that different situations may require different 1038572-1038554-109391137
leadership styles, and effective leaders are able to adapt their style to
fit the needs of the situation and their team. That being sad I'm afraid
that personally its much harder to change styles on the fly especially
once you establish a style with your current team.
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of.
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1 If the researcher needs any clarifications. 5
2 To participate in the interview. 1
3 If the researcher needs any clarifications AND to participate in the interview 3
4 I do not wish to be contacted. 8
Mean rank 2.82
Variance 1.67
Lower Quartile 1
Upper Quartile 4
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Challenges that Kuwait's Higher Education Institutions

Rank value Option Count Mean rank 1.0

1 Yes 17 Variance 0.0

2 No (you will be screened out of the survey) 0 Standard Deviation 0.0

Section A: Demographic Questions

Rank value Option Count Mean rank 3.65

1 High school 0 Variance 0.46

2 Diploma 0 Standard Deviation 0.68

3 Bachelor 8 Lower Quartile 3

4 Master 7 Upper Quartile 4

2.a If you selected Other, please specify:

Showing all 17 responses

my role as aleader is to follow up the emploees , check the tasks , 1038572-1038554-108896924

Managing and guiding others 1038572-1038554-108906532

To get the best outcome of every task 1038572-1038554-108931532

follow up attendance, give tasks, encourage employees to work and 1038572-1038554-108931950

strategic fit 1038572-1038554-108978189

college Dean 1038572-1038554-108978311

Owner of a business 1038572-1038554-109013982

inspire, motivate, and guide team members at all levels of 1038572-1038554-109020413

Head of department 1038572-1038554-109091960

to be a role model with my positive and inspiring attitude, to instill a 1038572-1038554-109209017

Processing and evaluating data, reporting to higher management, 1038572-1038554-109214430

Managing a team of 6 employees 1038572-1038554-109308390

To enhance the organization performance and staff 1038572-1038554-109376223

Senior Information Systems Specialist - Department Head 1038572-1038554-109391137

Follow up, guide, assigning tasks 1038572-1038554-109435581

Rank value Option Count Mean rank 2.41

1 Private college 3 Variance 1.18

2 Private university 9 Standard Deviation 1.09

3 Public(Government) college 0 Lower Quartile 2

4 Public( Government) university 5 Upper Quartile 4

Rank value Option Count Mean rank 1.76

1 1-5 9 Variance 0.77

2 6-10 3 Standard Deviation 0.88

3 above 11 5 Lower Quartile 1

Rank value Option Count Mean rank 1.76

1 1 but less than 4 8 Variance 0.65

2 5 but less than 8 5 Standard Deviation 0.81

3 More than 8 4 Lower Quartile 1

Rank value Option Count Mean rank 1.82

1 1 but less than 4 10 Variance 1.2

2 5 but less than 8 2 Standard Deviation 1.1

3 More than 8 3 Lower Quartile 1

4 Don't remember 2 Upper Quartile 3

8 If any issue occurs between the team members:

Rank value Option Count

1 a) We discuss the issue together and seek a resolution 12

2 b) I inform the team members that our priority is goal achievement. 3

3 c) I resolve the issue by assigning individual work to avoid any problems. 2

Standard Deviation 0.69

Rank value Option Count

1 a) I completely trust my team members to do the whole task. 0

2 b) I require team members to update me when doing the task. 10

Mean rank 2.41

Standard Deviation 0.49

10 To ensure the achievement of the institution's goals:

Rank value Option Count

1 a) I always delegate trusting the goal achievement. 2

2 b) I give my instructions and reward the successful team. 4

3 c) I inspire the team members to be more creative and collaborative. 11

Mean rank 2.53