TEACHER’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING PRACTICES IN TS25 SCHOOLS IN KUBANG PASU DISTRICT

Abstract

This study investigates teachers’ organizational commitment and strategic planning practices in TS25 primary schools within Kubang Pasu District, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. A quantitative approach was utilized, involving 169 teachers from seven TS25 primary schools in Cohort 5. The study employed validated instruments, namely Allen and Meyer’s Organizational Commitment Scale and Sucuoglu and Erdem’s Strategic Planning Practices at Schools Scale, to gather data. Descriptive and inferential analyses, including t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and regression, revealed high levels of organizational commitment and strategic planning practices among teachers. Gender and teaching experience were not significant factors in strategic planning practices, but a strong positive relationship and significant influence were found between organizational commitment and strategic planning. These findings emphasize the role of teacher commitment in driving strategic planning initiatives and improving school performance.