scholarly journals THE EXPRESSION OF A PRINCIPAL’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP DURING THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE PROCESS: A CASE STUDY OF LITHUANIAN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-82
Author(s):  
Jolanta Navickaitė
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
General Education ◽  
Change Process ◽  
School Success ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Community ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Building Relationships

Transformational leadership is essential for school principals who desire to achieve school success and effectiveness, especially when determining a school’s direction, creating a cohesive school community for collective activities, building relationships among all members of the school community, etc. The purpose of the research was to investigate a school principal’s transformational leadership while implementing organizational changes in a school. A semi-structured interview with principals of eight general education schools in Lithuania was used to collect data. Categories and subcategories were identified in the data from which conclusions were drawn. Within the context of the research, the results suggest that the principals who embrace a transformational leadership during the initiation, implementation and institutionalization of change 1) reveal their personal determination to implement change; 2) express their concern for professional development; 3) demonstrate support for school values and a cohesive school community; 4) fosters achieved results by distributing leadership. Key words: implementation of changes, school principal’s leadership, transformational leadership.

scholarly journals Teachers' Voice in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 388-397
Author(s):  
Jianhua Luo ◽  
Gift Muyunda
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Curriculum Development ◽  
General Education ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Development Center

Curriculum Development in Zambia is highly centralized, with the Curriculum Development Center (CDC) being charged with developing the curriculum through consultative and participatory approaches through the course and subject panels where teachers are engaged. Nevertheless, there has been no empirical evidence to show how teachers are actively involved in the development process. This study aimed to investigate the phenomenon of teachers' involvement in the curriculum development process in Zambia. This study was qualitative and used a case study design approach. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview guide from secondary school teachers and headteachers. Raw data were collected through semi-structured interview forms from secondary school teachers and headteachers. The researcher analyzed the data using MAXQDA qualitative software to identify initial codes and generate emerging themes quickly. The results showed that secondary school teachers were dissatisfied with the present way of curriculum development, which insignificantly neglects them, and also, the majority of them have never participated in the development of the curriculum. Further, the results revealed that most of the secondary school teachers in Lusaka were willing to participate at any stage of the curriculum development in Zambia. This study concludes by arguing that secondary school teachers are significantly neglected to participate in the curriculum development in Zambia and recommends that the Ministry of General Education (MoGE) broaden the scope of secondary school teachers' participation in the curriculum developed through the Curriculum Development Center (CDC).

scholarly journals EXPERIENCE OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP: SUBORDINATE’S PERSPECTIVE

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 373-378
Author(s):  
Jolanta Sondaitė ◽  
Greta Keidonaitė
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Change ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Transformative Leadership ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Organization Studies ◽  
Inner Experiences

Despite the growing popularity of transformational leadership (TL) in organization studies, there is a lack of studies trying to reveal subordinate’s perspective on experience of TL. The present study examined how subordinates employed in customer service experience TL during organizational change. The participants were people working in two international organizations operating in Lithuania. The data were collected through semi-structured interview. Phenomenological procedures were used to analyze the data. The conducted phenomenological analysis of TL from the subordinate’s perspective reveals that subordinates under TL feel secure and empowered, have extensive data about the ongoing change, receive full manager’s support and individual attention, share acquired knowledge in performing delegated duties and collectively aspire for a common generally accepted goal set by the manager and consequently are more positive about organizational change. The results of the present study contribute to the better understanding of the inner experiences of TL by subordinates working as customer service specialists in the context of organizational changes.

scholarly journals School principals' opinions about management upon values

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gizem Hatipoglu ◽  
Türkay Nuri Tok
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Individual Values ◽  
National Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Common Values ◽  
The Individual

Management upon value is to consolidate occupations around common values so that managers are aware of the individual values of the occupations and act effectively and efficiently in the direction of their organization. It is envisaged that the managers will create a system of common values, without emphasizing individual values, to develop the motivation and skills of the organizational workshops. The purpose of this research is to determine the opinions of the principals working in public elementary, secondary and high school levels affiliated to Denizli province Merkezefendi and Pamukkale districts about the topic management by values. In this qualitative research in the case study, a structured interview technique was used and the questions developed by the researchers were asked to the school principals. The working group consists of 10 school principals working in the public primary, secondary and high school levels affiliated to the Denizli Provincial Directorate and Pamukkale District National Education Directorates. In the analysis of the data, descriptive and content analysis techniques were used together. The data transferred to the article were edited, the themes were created from the encoded data, and the findings were defined and interpreted. The school principals interviewed indicated that it would be an effective way to act jointly by providing consensus on the way in which the management style can be built with values and this management style; employees will be able to help themselves to the company, to be happy at work, and to work more effectively and efficiently.

scholarly journals The Role of School Principals in Promoting Inclusive Schools: A Teachers’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nida Khaleel ◽  
Mohamed Alhosani ◽  
Ibrahim Duyar
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
General Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Inclusive Schools

After the enactment and implementation of a series of inclusive education policies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and worldwide, a number of challenges have hindered the effective implementation of these policies. The current study investigated the conditions of inclusive schools in the context of the UAE and focused on examining the role of school principals in promoting inclusive schools in the city of Al Ain, UAE. A qualitative research design was employed using a phenomenological approach. A semi-structured interview protocol was used to gather data from the participants. A total of 10 special education and general education teachers, five from public schools and five from private schools, participated in the study. The qualitative data was then refined and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings demonstrated the key role of principals in creating and promoting inclusive schools when considering the factors that affect the inclusion of students of determination (SODs), referring to students with special needs, and when implementing effective inclusive practices in schools. Principals’ awareness of inclusive education emerged as a significant factor in creating and promoting inclusive schools. These findings shed light on conditions that could promote inclusive schools in the UAE context and increase policymakers’ and practitioners’ in acknowledging the key role played by principals in the effective implementation of inclusive schools. The study recommended a systematic provision of professional development, targeting the enhancement and improvement of principals’ awareness of inclusive education and schools.

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S M Nazmuz Sakib
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) are confronted with the need to implement change in order to improve performance and efficiency. Review of literature revealed that many organizations operating within the development sector, are experiencing and managing change either planned or emergent. Yet, NGOs continue to have problems effectively managing organizational change. Therefore, understanding what makes change management a successful process is crucial. Secondary research suggests that for a change process to be effective, it requires a vision, objectives, change framework, commitment of employees, change readiness, consistent communication, involvement, strong leadership and understanding the change context. This Dissertation sought to establish factors affecting change management using a single case study of an NGO. The study adopted a qualitative approach and interviewed seven individuals drawn using purposive sampling method. Data was collected using a piloted semi-structured interview guide. To ensure a diverse range of views and perceptions, interviewees from different levels in the organization were interviewed. The study observed that both internal and external aspects influenced how Organization X managed the change process. The study identified that Organization X to some extent utilized a few aspects that aligned to Kotter's 8 steps and this concurs with research studies that suggest that change frameworks when contextualized, may be useful and applicable among NGOs. The study recommends the development of a comprehensive change management plan that focuses on both the technical and people aspects, undertaking analysis before and during the change, building change management capacity, adoption of a learning perspective and development of a measurement strategy.

scholarly journals Contradictory values in the process of organizational change: a case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Nebojsa Janicijevic
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

Values have always been perceived as a guide for action at both individual and organizational levels. By showcasing an example of one Serbian company, the paper aims to present how employees and managers’ collective values can be inconsistent and contradictory, as well as the causes and effects of such a state of company’ system of values. The research was conducted by applying a case study method in a Serbian company comprising both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The company was in the process of intensive organizational changes at the time of the research. The research has shown that it is possible for values of the employees and managers to be contradictory and that this contradiction is caused by radical changes both in the environment and in the organization itself. The research has also shown that this contradiction characterizes the Moving Phase in the process of organizational change, and that it is likely to disappear when company moves into the Refreezing Phase in the change process. The conclusions of this paper imply that the structure of collective values in organizations must be taken into account both in research and in practice of change management. Generalization of conclusions and implications is limited by the nature of the applied case study research method.

Practitioners’ Involvement and Challenges, they Encountered in Curriculum Development: The Case of Secondary Schools in Amhara Sayint Woreda, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Melesse ◽  
Mulu Melesse
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Curriculum Development ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Vice Principals ◽  
Development Phases ◽  
Perceived Involvement

The purpose of this study was to assess practitioners’ perceived involvement and challenges they encountered in the process of curriculum development in Secondary schools of Amhara Sayintworeda. Mixed research design was employed to provide answer to the basic questions of this research. The sample consisted of 125 secondary school teachers, 3 school principals, 4 vice principals, and 1 supervisor. Proportional random sampling technique was used to select the sample teachers and comprehensive sampling technique was used to select the sample school principals, vice principals, and the supervisor. The data was collected through questionnaire and semi-structured interview. The collected data was analyzed using percentage, one sample t-test and thematic description. The findings indicated low practitioners’ perceived involvement in all the curriculum development phases other than curriculum implementation. Absence of financial and material incentives and practitioners’ lack of motivation were considered as the major inhibiting factors for practitioners’ involvement in the different phases of the curriculum development process. On the basis of the major findings, relevant recommendations are suggested in the paper.

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