2nd Edition

Introduction to Educational Leadership & Organizational Behavior

By Patti Chance Copyright 2009
246 Pages
by Routledge

248 Pages
by Routledge

246 Pages
by Routledge

Like the bestselling first edition, this introductory textbook succinctly presents concepts and theories of educational leadership and organizational behavior and immediately applies them to problems of practice. The second edition includes a new chapter on organizational culture, expanded overage of organizational structure, systems, and leadership, and additional case studies and scenarios... Read more
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Preface
1. Applying Organizational Theory to Educational Leadership: An Overview of Theoretical Foundations
2. Organizational Structure: Fundamental Constructs that Define Schools
3. Systems Theory: Understanding the Dynamics of Schools as Open Systems
4. Organizational Culture: Schools as Learning Organisms
5. Leadership: Influencing Behavior, Relationships, and School Effectiveness
6. Contingency Theory: Variables Affecting Organizations and Leadership
7. Motivation: The Human Dynamics of Leadership
8. Communication: The Impact of Organizational Structure on Information Flow and Perceptions
9. Decision Making: An Essential Function of Leadership
10. Organizational Change: Reforming and Restructuring
11. Applying Theory to School Leadership: Concluding Comments

Biography

Patti L. Chance