Application Of George R. Terry’s Management Functions In Improving The Quality Of Islamic Educational Institutions

Samsu Samsu; Raudhoh Raudhoh; Erdiansyah Erdiansyah; Habibi Ul  Akbar

doi:10.63922/ijebir.v5i06.3912

Samsu Samsu State Islamic University Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, Indonesia
Raudhoh Raudhoh State Islamic University Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, Indonesia
Erdiansyah Erdiansyah Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Musi Banyuasin. Indonesia
Habibi Ul Akbar Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah (STIT) Al-Falah Rimbo Bujang, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijebir.v5i06.3912

Keywords: Management Functions, George R. Terry, , Quality of Islamic Education.

Abstract

Islamic educational institutions are strategic platforms for developing students’ potential comprehensively, including intellectual, spiritual, and moral aspects, in order to achieve quality education as mandated by Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System. The quality of education in Islamic educational institutions can be seen from the achievement of quality in terms of educational input, process, and output. Therefore, planned and systematic management is needed so that the improvement of educational quality can run effectively and sustainably. The role of management in Islamic educational institutions is very important and can be implemented through George R. Terry’s basic management functions, namely planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a literature review method sourced from national journals selected based on specific criteria. The results show that the planning function is implemented through the formulation of vision, mission, goals, policies, procedures, and required resources. The organizing function is realized through clear task distribution and the establishment of an effective organizational structure. The actuating function is supported by providing motivation, rewards for educators and educational staff, and optimizing communication. Meanwhile, the controlling function is carried out through continuous monitoring, supervision, and evaluation to ensure the achievement of Islamic educational goals optimally.

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