...Shiran Benji-Rabinovitz; Izhak Berkovich Purpose Taking ownership is considered vital for sustaining change in organizations, particularly when second-order changes are the goal. Yet, few studies explored psychological ownership of change agents in educational organizations. Moreover, no knowledge...

... of a continuum or separate activities; they are two interacting factors which continually change position which can occasionally change its importance to become the more influential motivational factor (Ryan and Deci, 2000). This is also supported by Cho and Perry (2012) , who indicated that leadership...

... for the profession. Thus, this research paper focuses on two objectives: the investigation of these Australian and International School Principals' readiness to lead change, and the creation and application of a tool to evaluate that readiness. This paper describes the development of the tool, based...

... and practice has developed in relation to socio-economic change in Jordan, using the institutional economic theory-based constructivist approach, in which knowledge is constructed by compiling data from different sources, including historical and statistical analyses, documents, and archival records...

.... This leadership was underpinned by strong values and beliefs that acted as a moral compass and helped him to remain steadfast and resilient in his change focus despite considerable opposition. When he arrived at the school he was in his mid-30s and in his first principalship. From the beginning he demonstrated...

... Education College. Based on interviews and focus groups a proposed model for managing change in educational institutions undergoing this transition is offered. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Change Agents Private sector Higher education Cyprus United Kingdom The current structure of higher...

... it. By contrasting the common orientation of today and the one proposed, the paper applies this new perspective to two examples. Examines educational reform in light of the orientation proposed. © MCB UP Limited 2000 Education Change USA During the past nearly two decades, especially since 1983...

...Jacky Lumby The reversion of Hong Kong to Mainland China has led to swift and major changes in the economic base, and a consequent change in the vocational education and training needed to support economic prosperity. To meet the requirements of the new environment, the Vocational Training Council...

... if not handled carefully in the current climate. New initiatives require strategic management and a good leadership to succeed. © MCB UP Limited 1988 Change Education Management THE MANAGEMENT OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT-IMPOSED INITIATIVES 7 The author questions the purposes and priorities...

...Barry Taylor The changes in learning which are proceeding very quickly with the introduction of new technology to the learning process are outlined. The need to be accountable, coupled with central government initiatives, has caused LEAs to increase efforts via more local reports. The future...

...M.J. Mason The centralised and political pressures on what has traditionally been a local government service are forcing changes, and the relationship between member and officer is also altering. Professor Stewart's article “In Search of the Management of Education” is described as the basis...

...John Stewart Management in education departments must cater for the special nature of professional administration within them. The problems to be faced in managing such changes required are outlined and the main areas of management development described. IN SEARCH OF THE MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATION 13...

...Stewart Ranson The demographic changes taking place within society, accompanied by reduced resources and increased unemployment, are given as the reason why some authorities have developed a new vision of education. Educational change requires a complete review of tasks and functions by authorities...