Organizational Health and Decision Participation: An Empirical Analysis of Healthy Interpersonal Dynamics and Teacher Participation

Important domains of teacher participation in decision making and school climate are identified and examined in this empirical study of middle schools. In general, healthy interpersonal dynamics in schools are associated with lower levels of decision deprivation among teachers. Although a healthy school climate seems important in limiting decision deprivation in classroom decision areas, it is less significant in the management domain. The results suggest that although a healthy school climate may be a necessary condition for authentic teacher participation, it is not a sufficient one.