Conflict management strategies of principals in site-based managed schools Article

Henkin, AB, Cistone, PJ, Dee, JR. (2000). Conflict management strategies of principals in site-based managed schools . 38(2), 142-158. 10.1108/09578230010320109

cited authors

  • Henkin, AB; Cistone, PJ; Dee, JR

authors

abstract

  • Site-based management depends on collaboration and teamwork among teachers, administrators, and parents. Collaborative decision making in educational systems is frequently characterized by conflict and disagreement, given differing perspectives and opinions among participants, and differing interests in the status quo. School principals, charged with facilitator roles in locally managed schools, are challenged to address resulting conflicts in ways that yield functional synergies and constructive outcomes which enable schools to respond to community needs. The purpose of this study is to develop a profile of preferred conflict management behaviors and strategies of a sample of principals in a large, urban school district who work in site-based managed schools. Results reflect these principals' preference for solution-oriented conflict strategies. Findings are discussed in terms of the changing leadership responsibilities of principals in site-based managed schools. © MCB University Press.

publication date

  • January 1, 2000

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

start page

  • 142

end page

  • 158

volume

  • 38

issue

  • 2