MEKANISME PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN KEPALA SEKOLAH: ANALISIS KONSEPTUAL, DIMENSI DAN TAHAPAN SISTEMATIS
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https://doi.org/10.23969/jp.v11i2.49500Keywords:
data-driven management, decision making, educational quality, school principal, emaslimAbstract
Global challenges and technological disruption demand a transformation in the educational sector, where school quality heavily relies on the effectiveness of principal leadership. This study aims to fundamentally examine the decision-making mechanism of school principals, focusing on three main aspects: the core concept of the principal as a decision-maker, the spectrum of roles in policy-making, and the systematic stages of the decision-making process along with its influencing factors. The research method employed is a literature review (library research) analyzing 20 reputable scientific references (international and Sinta-indexed national journals) from the past ten years. The results indicate that the principal is no longer merely an administrative officer, but a chief executive executing rational cognitive processes based on managerial authority and administrative functions. The principal's decision-making role is reflected through the EMASLIM dimensions (Educator, Manager, Administrator, Supervisor, Leader, Innovator, and Motivator). Decision effectiveness in schools operates through a structured six-stage cycle that strictly integrates three core pillars: data-driven, ethically grounded, and participatory. The synergy between tactical firmness in emergencies and community collaboration in routine policies is proven to foster a positive school climate and continuously accelerate educational quality.
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