Leadership in Education

2nd Edition

Organizational Theory for the Practitioner

Russ Marion; Leslie D. Gonzales
eISBN-13: 9781478636298

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The authors begin with a brief look at the pros and cons of general entity- and collectivist-based approaches to leadership, reflecting key debates in the leadership literature. Next, readers encounter the history and applications of specific entity-based theories, followed by a discussion of conflict theory, which provides an apt transition to the exploration of collectivist ideas. The book finishes with coverage of critical theory, institutionalism, and population ecologytheories that focus more on the organizational context for leadership than on leadership styles. Throughout this updated edition, the authors use metaphors and real-world examples from inside and outside educational contexts. Numerous figures, case studies, roundtable discussions, group activities, and reflective exercises engage readers and accelerate learning. Link Forward and Link Back sections reference upcoming or previous chapters to show that theories are dynamic. Leadership in Education, Second Edition, raises the bar for understanding and reinforcing practical applications of various theories in settings and situations that school administrators are likely to encounter.

Sold By Waveland Press
ISBNs 1478636297, 9781478636298, 1577669517, 9781577669517
Publish Year 2013
Language English
Number of Pages 394
Edition 2nd
Website www.waveland.com