Organisational Challenges for School Development and Improvement: The Obstructing Role of Sub-Groups and an Overly Positive School Culture
Organisational Challenges for School Development and Improvement: The Obstructing Role of Sub-Groups and an Overly Positive School Culture
Author(s): Anne Dorthe Tveit, Velibor Bobo KovačSubject(s): School education, Educational Psychology, State/Government and Education, Sociology of Education
Published by: Mednarodna fakulteta za družbene in poslovne študije
Keywords: school development; management; school improvement; organisation; challenges; sub-groups; school culture; learning;
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study has been to identify and analyse obstacles embedded in the school organisation that impede organisational development and improvement. The general findings show that the school structure comprised sub-groups and had characteristics of a diversified organisation. This led to dysfunctional discussions that challenged school development and improvement. Second, the findings revealed that the nature of the school culture may challenge school development processes. Positive features of the school culture, such as engagement, good relationships and high self-esteem might deter the effectiveness of the schools, e.g. the schools’ ability to prioritise and improve the pupils’ academic achievements.
Journal: International Journal of Management, Knowledge and Learning
- Issue Year: 9/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 27-42
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English