The effective management of a school : towards quality outcomes / R.J. (Nico) Botha (editor) ; R.N. (Nylon) Marishane [and others].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The role, uniqueness and theories of education management -- The school as an organisation -- The organisational climate and culture of schools -- The pertinence of managing change at school -- Dealing constructively with conflict at school -- Coping functionally with schools stressors -- Educational leadership in a time of reform -- Decentralisation: a newpolicy framework for school leadership -- Towards a leadership for school-based management -- Planning, organising, controlling and administering at schools -- Motivation and communication -- Learner management -- The role of instructional leadership in effective schools -- Financial management for effective schools -- Parent involvement.

The effective management of a school: towards quality outcomes is about finding coherence between these leadership dimensions in a decentralised school-based management setting. The effective management of a school: towards quality outcomes takes a strategic view of the key aspects of school management while guiding school managers to discover their own unique identities through advancement, development and enrichment. A team of highly experienced authors from a range of South African higher institutions have contributed their expertise and guidance.