Surviving the reform: management usage of the garbage can model during implementation of reform
Journal of Educational Administration
ISSN: 0957-8234
Article publication date: 17 April 2020
Issue publication date: 15 May 2020
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to apply the garbage can model to identify factors that affect managerial decision-making processes in educational systems undergoing reforms.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper used a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with 39 teachers and managers in schools undergoing a system-wide reform.
Findings
The paper presents examples for a typology of decision outcomes found in the model and provides explanations for their emergence. It shows that there are many challenges that are associated with reform implementation and suggests factors that need to be taken into account when planning and implementing a reform.
Originality/value
School management and policy makers can learn about the risks that are associated with garbage can decision-making and the various risk factors. Practical suggestions are given to reduce the probability of suboptimal decision-making.
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Citation
Tamir, E. and Grabarski, M.K. (2020), "Surviving the reform: management usage of the garbage can model during implementation of reform", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 58 No. 3, pp. 373-387. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEA-09-2019-0169
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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