Management of Madrasah Kulliyatul Muallimin Al-Islamiyyah Gontor in Enhancing Administrative and Academic Performance: An Analysis Based on Henry Fayol’s 14 Principles of Management

Kharis Syuhud Mujahada; Hanifah Noviandari; Nur Habib Bagas Budiawan

doi:10.37680/qalamuna.v18i1.8602

Authors

Kharis Syuhud Mujahada STAI Terpadu Yogyakarta
Hanifah Noviandari STAI Terpadu Yogyakarta
Nur Habib Bagas Budiawan STAI Terpadu Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37680/qalamuna.v18i1.8602

Keywords:

Educational Management, Fayol’s Principles, Gontor Madrasah, Administrative Performance, Islamic Education

Abstract

This study explores the implementation of Henry Fayol’s 14 principles of management in the context of management at Madrasah Kulliyatul Muallimin Al-Islamiyyah (KMI) Gontor to enhance both administrative and academic performance. The central issue is how to adapt and apply classical management principles within the framework of modern Islamic education to achieve optimal organizational effectiveness. Employing a phenomenological approach with qualitative methods, the research involved in-depth interviews with school leaders, administrators, and educators at KMI Gontor. Data were collected through participatory observation, structured interviews, and analysis of institutional documents. The findings reveal that the application of Fayol’s 14 principles within KMI Gontor has successfully created an adaptive and effective management system, with several modifications aligned with Islamic values and the distinctive characteristics of pesantren education. The key findings indicate that the principles of division of work, unity of command, and esprit de corps serve as the main foundation for achieving structured administrative performance, while the principles of initiative and equity meaningfully contribute to improving academic quality. This study offers theoretical contributions to the development of Islamic education management models that integrate the traditional wisdom of pesantren with modern management theory, as well as practical implications for advancing management systems in contemporary Islamic educational institutions.

References

Akhyar, M., Zukdi, I., & Deliani, N. (2024). Value-Based Leadership of Islamic Education Teachers and Its Role in Disciplinary Religious Practice Formation: A Qualitative Case Study in an Indonesian Public School. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 13(2), 97–105. https://doi.org/10.14421/jpi.2024.132.97-105

Aldjufri, A., Basalamah, S., Yunus, A. R., & Bunyamin, A. (2024). The Influence of Islamic Leadership and Organizational Culture on Lecturer Satisfaction and Performance at Alkhairaat Palu University. Revista de Gestão - RGSA, 18(8), e06410–e06410. https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n8-087

Ali, I., Nayan, F. K., Sarker, M. A. R., Kadery, M. T. R., & Firmansah, Y. (2021). Management Skill Development of Academic Institutional Heads in Bangladesh: A Conceptual Study on Henri Fayol’s Management Principles. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 11(3), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.5296/ijhrs.v11i3.18428

Antika, A. N., & Husni, M. (2025). Konsep Pendidikan Islam Prof. Dr. H. Muhaimin, MA: Menjawab Tantangan Era Modern. QOSIM : Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial & Humaniora, 3(1), 284–294. https://doi.org/10.61104/jq.v3i1.809

Arar, K., Sawalhi, R., & Yilmaz, M. (2022). The Research on Islamic-Based Educational Leadership since 1990: An International Review of Empirical Evidence and a Future Research Agenda. Religions, 13(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13010042

Barley, W. C., Treem, J. W., & Kuhn, T. (2018). Valuing Multiple Trajectories of Knowledge: A Critical Review and Agenda for Knowledge Management Research. Academy of Management Annals, 12(1), 278–317. https://doi.org/10.5465/annals.2016.0041

Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. (2006). Transformational Leadership (2 ed.). Psychology Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781410617095

Chalim, A., & Suhari, S. (2024). Pesantren-Based Management Model In The Management Of Islamic Education. International Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2(11), 3078~3088-3078~3088. https://injotel.org/index.php/12/article/view/324

Darojat, S. (2023). Navigating Tradition and Innovation: A Comprehensive Study of Organizational Development in East Java’s Islamic Boarding Schools. Abjadia : International Journal of Education, 8(2), 93–107. https://doi.org/10.18860/abj.v8i2.22869

Fayol, H. (1918). Administration industrielle et générale: Prévoyance, organisation, commandement, coordination, contrôle. H. Dunod et E. Pinat.

Fuady, S., Rahim, H., Suparta, M., & Fajarini, U. (2024). Educational Modernization and Innovation in Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia. International Journal of Islamic Educational Research, 1(3), 52–71. https://doi.org/10.61132/ijier.v1i3.53

Grant, R. M. (1996). Toward a knowledge-based theory of the firm. Strategic Management Journal, 17(S2), 109–122. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.4250171110

Hasanah, R., Nisa’, K., Mundiri, A., Fauzi, A., Manshur, U., & Munir, Z. (2024). Integrating Situational Leadership and Traditional Values: Enhancing Student Discipline in Islamic Boarding Schools Through Holistic Training Programs. Communautaire: Journal of Community Service, 3(2), 138–151. https://doi.org/10.61987/communautaire.v3i2.463

Hashim, J. (2010). Human resource management practices on organisational commitment: The Islamic perspective. Personnel Review, 39(6), 785–799. https://doi.org/10.1108/00483481011075611

Husnan, R., & Muhlas, M. (2021). Manajemen Pengembangan Kurikulum Pesantren di Jawa Timur. JIEMAN: Journal of Islamic Educational Management, 3(2), 277–294. https://doi.org/10.35719/jieman.v3i2.71

Ihsannudin, A., Syifana, N., & Mutiah, N. (2024). Tauhid-Based Student Management in Islamic Schools: A Case Study at SDIT Hidayatullah Yogyakarta. Journal of Islamic Education Management Research, 2(2), 139–150. https://doi.org/10.14421/jiemr.2024.22-05

Islahuddin, I., Rahman, A., & Habiburrahman, S. (2024). The Role of Local Communities in Supporting Madrasah Management: A Comparative Study Between Indonesia and Thailand. Jurnal Akuntabilitas Manajemen Pendidikan, 12(2), 81–88. https://doi.org/10.21831/jamp.v12i2.81766

Juliansyah, J., Ridwan, M., & Wahidmurni. (2022). The Effect of Islamic Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Self-Efficacy on Lecturer Performance Mediated Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) at Islamic Religious Colleges in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 11(1), 77–93. https://doi.org/10.14421/jpi.2022.111.77-93

Junco, R., & Cotten, S. R. (2012). No A 4 U: The relationship between multitasking and academic performance. Computers & Education, 59(2), 505–514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2011.12.023

Kosim, M., Muqoddam, F., Mubarok, F., & Laila, N. Q. (2023). The dynamics of Islamic education policies in Indonesia. Cogent Education, 10(1), 2172930. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2172930

Kossek, E. E., Perrigino, M. B., & Lautsch, B. A. (2023). Work-Life Flexibility Policies From a Boundary Control and Implementation Perspective: A Review and Research Framework. Journal of Management, 49(6), 2062–2108. https://doi.org/10.1177/01492063221140354

Kusuma, M. T. A., Muharom, F., & Jandra, M. (2025). Transformation Of Pesantren Education Management In The Digital Era (Analysis Of Tradition Adaptation Through Educational Innovation Theory). Educational Studies and Research Journal, 2(1), 48–56. https://doi.org/10.60036/1q2rm780

Marzuki, S., Y., K., & Shreifeen, I. A. A.-. (2024). Islamic Education Leadership: Study on Madrasah Management in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Education (INJOE), 4(1), 25–38. https://injoe.org/index.php/INJOE/article/view/99

Moh’d, S., Gregory, P., Barroca, L., & Sharp, H. (2024). Agile human resource management: A systematic mapping study. German Journal of Human Resource Management, 38(4), 345–374. https://doi.org/10.1177/23970022231226316

Musfah, J., Zakaria, R., Sofyan, A., Sayuti, W., Ridho, K., Fauzan, F., & Muawam, M. (2020). Pesantren-Based School Curriculum Integration Model in Indonesia. MANAGERIA: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 5(2), 223–240. https://doi.org/10.14421/manageria.2020.52-13

Mustofa, D. R., & Dermawan, O. (2023). Teacher Work Culture In Madrasa. Journal of Advanced Islamic Educational Management. https://doi.org/10.24042/jaiem.v2i1.15963

Natsir, I., Ode, H., Irfana, T. B., Pulungan, D. R., & Sihite, M. (2024). An Analysis of the Role of Human Resource Management in Enhancing Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness. International Journal of Economics (IJEC), 3(2), 1089–1097. https://doi.org/10.55299/ijec.v3i2.1097

Nugraha, M. A., Kusuma, D. T., & Pamungkas, M. I. (2025). Analysis of the Implementation of the Islamic Boarding School Curriculum in Enhancing Students’ Competence in the Tahfidzul Qur’an Program. Journal of Islamic Education Research, 6(2), 125–144. https://doi.org/10.35719/jier.v6i2.472

Nurkhin, A., Rohman, A., & Prabowo, T. J. W. (2024). Accountability of pondok pesantren: a systematic literature review. Cogent Business & Management, 11(1), 2332503. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2024.2332503

Qusairi, A., Fikri, H., & Akbar, M. (2025). Integrating Tradition and Modernity: Educational Management Strategies. Nidhomiyyah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 6(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.38073/nidhomiyyah.v6i1.1946

Rahmatullah, R., & Maisyarah. (2025). Strategic Management Model Based On Islamic Values In Islamic Boarding School Education. Leadership: Jurnal Mahasiswa Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 6(2), 218–234. https://doi.org/10.32478/leadership.v6i2.3760

Robbins, S. P., Judge, T., & Judge, T. (2018). Organizational Behavior. Pearson. https://books.google.co.id/books?id=yonBswEACAAJ

Sodiq, A., Tri Ratnasari, R., & Mawardi, I. (2024). Analysis of the Effect of Islamic Leadership and Job Satisfaction on Sharia Engagement and Employee Performance of Islamic Banks in Indonesia. Cogent Business & Management, 11(1), 2362772. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2024.2362772

Solong, N. P., Mokodenseho, S., & Rohmah, S. (2024). Implementation of Religious Teacher Leadership in Cultivating Islamic Ethics in Madrasah. Al-Tanzim: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 8(2), 424–437. https://doi.org/10.33650/al-tanzim.v8i2.6730

Subekhan, M., & Suryapermana, N. (2024). Curriculum Development Management in Islamic Boarding Schools: Effective Strategies in Countering Radicalism. Tarbawi: Jurnal Keilmuan Manajemen Pendidikan, 10(01), 125–134. https://doi.org/10.32678/tarbawi.v10i01.8294

Sulistyorini, S., Junaris, I., Syafi’i, A., & Mu’awanah, E. (2022). Strategic policy to improve professional madrasah-based management practices. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 13(3), 282–301. https://jsser.org/index.php/jsser/article/view/4400

Usman, U., Bahraeni, B., & Nurhilaliyah, N. (2025). Exploring Islamic-Oriented Cooperative Learning through Faith-Driven Collaboration among University Students in Islamic Education Courses. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 24(9). https://www.ijlter.org/index.php/ijlter/article/view/14320

Wahib, A. (2025). Optimizing Spiritual Leadership for the Development of Islamic Education in Madrasah. Journal of Educational Management Research, 4(2), 515–525. https://doi.org/10.61987/jemr.v4i2.976

Widodo, W. (2025). Transformational Leadership In The Management Of Modern Pesantren. Khatulistiwa, 15(1), 72–88. https://doi.org/10.24260/khatulistiwa.v15i1.3512

Zaim, H., Erzurum, E., Zaim, S., Uluyol, B., & Seçgin, G. (2022). The influence of Islamic leadership on work performance in the service industry: An empirical analysis. International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 40(1), 127–152. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOES-12-2021-0242

Zaini, A. M., Hepni, H., & Hidayati, T. R. (2022). Islamic Boarding School’s Curriculum Management Modernization. JIEMAN: Journal of Islamic Educational Management, 4(1), 61–82. https://doi.org/10.35719/jieman.v4i1.97