School-based management as school reform: taking stock

Among the most pervasive of school reform theories is school-based management (SBM), and for anyone searching for a clear, thorough explanation of SBM, this book is the answer. Murphy and Beck systematically lead you through the definitions, premises, and types (structural and political) of SBM. The...

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Main Authors: Murphy, Joseph 1949- (Author), Beck, Lynn G. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. Corwin Press 1995
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Summary:Among the most pervasive of school reform theories is school-based management (SBM), and for anyone searching for a clear, thorough explanation of SBM, this book is the answer. Murphy and Beck systematically lead you through the definitions, premises, and types (structural and political) of SBM. The authors give a historical perspective and analysis of the movement, including a discussion of the recurring cycles of centralization and decentralization. They also examine the domains of SBM activity, including goals, budget, curriculum and instruction, personnel, and organizational structures.
Physical Description:XIII, 216 S.
ISBN:0803961758
0803961766

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