MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS

Abstract

The style of school leadership greatly affects the positive climate and atmosphere between school employees, which in turn affects the efficiency in the implementation of organizational goals and the ways that contribute to their achievement. In this paper we will examine the role of the principal in the management of human resources and school leadership style as a requirement for a work environment in which everyone contributes.

Many management theorists emphasize the human side of the organization (school), the relationships between employees at all levels, how individuals and groups react and act in the organization, the nature of informal ties between employees, etc.

The participative management system, one of the systems established by Likert, contributes to the establishment of a democratic style of school management, which offers the potential to overcome the weaknesses that tend to develop in other systems (primarily authoritative ones).

A democratic school leader ensures that all members of the school community are involved the decision-making process – but participation will vary, depending on the context. Leadership and responsibility are shared, and frequently there are leaders of subgroups, as well as decentralization of authority. Such a school culture, with an open and friendly atmosphere, contributes to teachers and professional associates being more motivated and dedicated, formal and informal communication will develop, and the school will achieve higher academic results.