The influence of the VUCA era on the competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions
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https://doi.org/10.33102/uij.vol37no03.737Keywords:
VUCA, competitiveness, Islamic educational institutions, MuhammadiyahAbstract
Historically, Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia were often regarded as second-class education. However, with the development of Islamic schools in recent years, the existence of Islamic educational institutions has become increasingly popular, as evidenced by the establishment of institutions such as Muhammadiyah Boarding School, Al-Mahira, and International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS), which conceptually integrate religious knowledge with science. In the current era, commonly referred to as the VUCA era (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), there is a growing need for educational institutions that demonstrate accountability in forming and educating students comprehensively. The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of VUCA on the competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions. Using quantitative approach, with sample consisted of 131 students from SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Jember. The research instrument using a questionnaire, with the VUCA and Islamic school competitiveness variable each with fifteen questions. The results, indicate that the influence of VUCA challenges on the existence of Islamic educational institutions is reflected in an R² value of 0.325. The conclusion of this study confirms that VUCA has a significant influence on the existence and competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions.
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