ETHICAL LEADERSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS IN THE ERA OF MODERN CHANGE
Keywords:
Ethical leadership , School administrators , Modern changesAbstract
School administrators are key figures who play a leading and managing role in educational organizations, especially in an era of rapid and complex change. Ethical leadership is a key factor in building trust, improving the quality of the organization, and instilling a strong culture in the operation of the educational institution. Ethical management focuses on key elements such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, respect, and care. These elements affect academic performance, personnel development and care, and budget management.
In the context of a world that is constantly evolving and changing, the concept of ethical leadership needs to be adapted to the current situation. This article presents a guideline for developing ethical leadership for school administrators, focusing on skills development, knowledge enhancement, and adaptation to the digital age, so that administrators can lead the organization to sustainable success
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