2nd Edition

Introduction to Educational Leadership & Organizational Behavior

By Patti Chance Copyright 2009
    246 Pages
    by Routledge

    248 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 representing real problems of practice.

    About the Author
    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