Synopsis
Bush (educational leadership, U. of Lincoln) and Middlewood (research, U. of Lincoln) begin by setting the contexts for leadership and management in education, and then give key concepts of educational leadership in terms of organizational cultures, structures and roles. They describe the causes and effects of staff motivation and job satisfaction, the benefits of leading and managing for equal opportunities, and the key concept of working through teams. They describe key processes such as staff recruitment and selection, induction and retention, mentoring and coaching, performance appraisals, and staff development. Bush and Middlewood have updated this edition with the most recent research and literature, particularly on the issues of performance and valuing the contributions of school support staff. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR