CONSTRAINTS TO PRINCIPALS’ DELEGATION OF RESPONSIBILITY TO TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
Journal Title: Problems of Management in the 21st Century - Year 2011, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
This research paper presents the principals’ practices in delegating responsibility to teachers in public secondary schools in Kenya. A random sample of 20 secondary schools was used where 120 teachers filled questionnaires, and 20 principals from the selected schools were interviwed. Both the questionnaire and interview guide were designed based on six research questions. The data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methodology. The study revealed that responsibilities related to financial decisions were not delegated. Teachers needed to consult before making any decisions on delegated responsibilities. There was little preparation of teachers for delegated responsibility; had limited opportunity to attend seminars and staff development programmes; little support was given to them, and had little or no guidance from the principals. Lack of finances, inadequate training, understaffing, and lack of cooperation among the teachers constrained the process of delegation. It is suggested, among other recommendations, that schools should be adequately financed and staffed, while motivation and staff development programmes need to enhancement in order toimprove the effectiveness of the delegation process.
Authors and Affiliations
David K. Ruto
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP32094
- DOI -
- Views 387
- Downloads 1
THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE CULTURE ON PRODUCTIVITY OF FIRMS IN GHANA: A CASE OF VODAFONE GHANA
It is believed that many of the problems confronting leaders can be traced to their inability to analyze and evaluate organizational cultures. Thus, many leaders, when trying to implement new strategies or a strategic...
FACTORS AFFECTING INNOVATIONS IN SERVICE SECTOR ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF LIEPAJA
Within the framework of the research, it was clarifed that there is a trend in the service companies in Liepaja to rely more on the technological innovations. That differs from the dominating trend in this sector to in...
UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT: A FEW PROBLEMATIC THINGS
University activity and effective functioning is the object of constant discussions. This is taking place in all countries, having university education sector. It is understandable, that the context of every country is d...
CHANCE OF SUCCESS AT HUNGARIAN SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES
At the beginning of the 21st century it can be seen that social-economic and environmental problems have become so complex that to solve or handle them a more efficient and global knowledge is needed. Due to of this si...
A MAIN SOLUTION FOR PROBLEMS OF MANAGEMENT IN THE 22ND CENTURY
Article researches the capacity of national and supranational levels for the governing and managing of global problems. Consumerism and profit per se have brought the world into the collision with nature and people’s abi...