A Study on Risk Management Mechanism in Secondary Schools of Punjab
Keywords:
Risk Management Mechanism, Secondary Schools, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, Risk MonitoringAbstract
Risk management is an important process for any organization, but it is especially important for secondary schools, which are responsible for the safety and well-being of thousands of students and staff each day. This study investigated risk management in secondary schools in nine districts of Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected from 400 public and private school principals through a 5-point Likert scale. The study found that secondary schools in Punjab, Pakistan, face a wide range of risks, including physical, security, health, safety, financial, and academic risks. The study also found that the most common risk management mechanisms used by secondary schools in Pakistan are risk assessment, risk control, and risk monitoring. However, the perceived effectiveness of risk management mechanisms in secondary schools in Pakistan is variable. The study developed a number of recommendations for improving risk management in secondary schools in Pakistan. These recommendations include providing training on risk management for school leaders and staff, developing and implementing comprehensive risk management plans, conducting regular risk assessments, implementing effective risk control measures, and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management programs.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10503942
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