Employees' Perception of the Management of the COVID-19 Crisis at Najran University, Saudi Arabia

Problem During the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in the context of Saudi education, the ability to physically attend schools and colleges was greatly hindered due to the widespread transmission of the virus and the resulting obstacles. The issues necessitated the use of crisis management strategies. Some Saudi universities are capable of implementing an organized plan both before to and during crisis management, whereas others lack this competence. This is a substantial problem. Several universities in Saudi Arabia effectively managed the COVID-19 epidemic, whereas others did not. Furthermore, prior studies on crisis management indicate that administrators exhibit diverse responses. By participating in conferences at that location, the researcher was able to definitively identify the underlying cause of the problem. This unequivocally demonstrated that certain educational institutions are still unable to independently manage a crisis and must depend on government assistance. The proposed research demonstrates a robust correlation between the COVID-19 situation and the administration of higher education institutions. -- Purpose of Study The purpose of this quantitative study is to ascertain the reality of administering the COVID-19 crisis at Najran University in Saudi Arabia as perceived by its employees. Furthermore, it demonstrates the minimum threshold within the category of COVID-19 crisis management at Najran University, located in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it aims to furnish updates on demographic characteristics and crisis management throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Method The research was conducted in Saudi Arabia at Najran University. The methodology employed is quantitative research employing a descriptive-analytical strategy. The instrument of study will be a descriptive questionnaire. The investigation was conducted by distributing online questionnaires. Regarding the population, the Najran Higher Education Institution has faculty members and administrators. The sample was selected at random from the ...