Introduction to educational leadership and organizational behavior : theory into practice - Chance, Patti L., 1955- (Larchmont, NY : Eye on Education, 2009)
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.
Keywords: School management and organization -- United States; Educational leadership -- United States; Organizational behavior -- United States