Level of Management Competencies of School Head in Mataasnakahoy District: Basis for an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The management is the key and vital factor that propels accelerated growth and development in educational organizations. It maintains an environment which enables different individuals to work together in groups so as to accomplish organizational objectives. It revolves around many areas of school operations. Management Competencies includes Strategic Planning, Records Management, Strategic Decision Making, Instructional Supervision, Human Resource Management, Professional Growth and Development, Management of Conflict and Partnership with Stakeholders.

METHODS

It presents the various components of research methodology and research design, research participant, venue, instrument, and data gathering procedures and statistical treatment of data by using questionnaire. Questionnaire was used as the primary data gathering in this study.

RESULTS

Finding the extent of the School Heads' Application of Management Competencies in terms of Strategic Planning, Records Planning, Professional Growth and Development, Partnership with Stakeholders was moderate. And Strategic Decision Making, Instructional Supervision, Human Resource Management, Management of Conflict was great extent. Variables of Management Competencies of Significant Differences varies extent based on School Heads Assessment and Teachers Assessment.

DISCUSSIONS

The relationship between School Heads Management Competencies and School Performance are highly significant. There is a strong linkage between application of management competencies and school performance. Differences in school experiences, position, and function in the organization tend to have varying effects on judgment and perception of school heads and teachers vice versa.