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Introduction to educational leadership and organizational behavior :

Chance, Patti L., 1955-

Introduction to educational leadership and organizational behavior : theory into practice / Patti L. Chance. - 2nd ed. - Larchmont, NY : Eye on Education, c2009. - xiv, 232 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Applying organizational theory to educational leadership: an overview of theoretical foundations -- Organizational structure: fundamental constructs that define schools -- Systems theory: understanding the dynamics of schools as open systems -- Organizational culture: schools as learning organisms -- Leadership: influencing behavior, relationships, and school effectiveness -- Contingency theory: variables affecting organizations and leadership --Motivation: the human dynamica of leadership -- Communication: the impact of organizational structure on information flow and perceptions -- Decision making: an essential function of leadership -- Organizational change: reforming and restructuring -- Applying theory to shcool leadership: concluding.

9781596671010

2008041807


School management and organization--United States.
Educational leadership--United States.
Organizational behavior--United States.

LB2805 / .C445 2009

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