The Meaning of the Management Function: Discourse from Educational Institution Directors

Abstract

This qualitative research articulates the perspective that educational institution directors have on the meaning of management action and the need for training in this area. Significant research findings include the importance of training in three specific aspects: technical knowledge, virtues, and managerial competencies. Study participants emphasized that experience alone is insufficient to run a school, which is an important job not only for educating students, but also for the impact it has on the entire educational community (i.e., managers, administrative and service staff, teachers, and parents).

Citation

Meza-Mejía, M.d.C., García-Casas, C.M., Ortega-Barba, C.F. and Galbán-Lozano, S.E. (2020), "The Meaning of the Management Function: Discourse from Educational Institution Directors", García-Álvarez, S. and Atristain-Suárez, C. (Ed.) Strategy, Power and CSR: Practices and Challenges in Organizational Management, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 11-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-973-620201002