SUPERINTENDENTS — MOVERS OR STAYERS?

The purposes of this study were (1) to determine if certain variables differentiate between occupationally mobile and non‐mobile superintendents, (2) to determine if differences exist in the leadership behaviour characteristics between these groups, and (3) to determine if there are differences in the leadership behaviour charac‐teristics of superintendents as perceived by their own groups and by their subordinates. The study revealed significant differences in six categories: Mobile superintendents (1) held more positions; (2) spent a fewer number of years in each position; (3) were more often tenured; (4) had a higher level of education; (5) held higher status in the profession; and (6) felt a deadline was a challenge rather than a nuisance. There were no significant differences in the leadership behaviour variables.