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Peer reviewedAllison, Derek J.; Morfitt, Grace – Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations, 1996
Investigated Elliott Jaques's theories of organizational depth structure and timespan of discretion in two Ontario school systems. Both superintendents and principals were working at two-year timespans; system directors worked at a maximum three-year timespan. Findings imply that principals' responsibilities resemble those of assistant…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Pilot Projects
