The reality of administrative communications and its effectiveness in the administrative decision in the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The objective of this study is to ascertain the impact of administrative communications and their efficacy in administrative decisions, taking the "Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" a case study, taking into account the administrative decisions informed by accurate information, contribute to the development of rational policies and the success of administrative decisions. The study adopted a questionnaire as a primary data collection tool, which was distributed to a sample of the research community within the education sector (the regional and provincial bureaus and the schools). The findings indicated a statistical significance between formal and informal administrative communications and effective administrative decisions. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should prioritize the promotion of awareness regarding the significance of effective communication within its institutions, the provision of pertinent information to its employees, and the enhancement of transparency in communication process. The study also introduced other recommendations to improve and enhance the effectiveness of administrative communications in a timely manner, thereby leading to improved and more successful decision-making outcomes.