This study was an exploration of the situation for faculty performance evaluation at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia, and how it might become an integral and more useful part of university management. The researcher identified certain conditions which in the West are conducive to success in faculty performance evaluation. These conditions were explored for their existence and desirability at KAU. The population studied was the faculty at KAU from the colleges of Economics, Art, and Science. Two methods were used to collect data: a survey questionnaire (administered to faculty), and interviews (with chairmen and university officials). The validity of the questionnaire was documented and the reliability calculated. / It was found that the selected conditions were practiced only minimally at KAU. The faculty strongly desired that the conditions be implemented at the University. A large gap was found between the existent and desired situations. There was an awareness of problems in the faculty performance evaluation program at KAU. / The conditions that most needed improvement were (1) follow-up and feedback, (2) multiple methods for the evaluation of teaching, (3) administrative support, and (4) faculty involvement. Least in need of improvement were multiple methods for the evaluation of research. KAU's faculty performance evaluation program was weakest in its evaluation report form and strongest in its evaluation of research for promotion candidates. / KAU's faculty performance evaluation program needs to be improved. Improvement should occur over time and be instigated by a task force developed for that purpose, along with a supportive training program. It is suggested that environmental/cultural factors be investigated further for their influence on faculty performance evaluation in Saudi Arabia's universities. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 47-05, Section: A, page: 1545. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1986.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75800 |
| Contributors | FILEMBAN, KAMAL NOWAWI., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 332 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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