Provides a basis for resolving the controversy as to what constitutes sound leadership. Reports a study in which situationalism has been evaluated in the context of one-best-style. Points to the soundness of the one-best-style approach. (CT)

The author suggests that citizen involvement can be influenced by two major factors: (1) the extension agent's personal orientation as a programer and (2) the programing situation. (CT)

The theory of participative management is sound, but in practice it has been misunderstood. Three common problems are that some managers (1) often view the technique as an exclusive tool, (2) confuse it with democratization, and (3) consciously or unconsciously manipulate the process for their own benefit. (SK)

Integrates the concept of power with situational leadership by relating the perception of a leader's power bases with leadership styles. Sources of power are identified; situational leadership is reviewed; and the Power Perception Profile is discussed. Maturity levels and their relationships to power sources and leadership styles are discussed.…

Good supervisors must be aware of patterns of behavior which limit their effectiveness and should develop eclectic approaches utilizing effective human relations skills in each situation. (MB)

Interviews with 10 women administrators in a British metropolitan district council revealed the glass ceiling to be a complex phenomenon reaching beyond the employment sphere. Their career progression was hindered by lack of career counseling, family-work conflicts, lack of management development for women, and particularly a managerial culture…

Interviews six experienced administrators--three men and three women--in England about their values and leadership styles. Finds, for example, that all appeared to combine different leadership styles with democratic values. (Contains 1 table and 55 references.)(PKP)

Examines factors, such as leadership style, that influence teachers' attraction to the principalship. Advocates changes in principal's role. (Contains 29 references.)(PKP)

Examines teacher reactions to job descriptions depicting attributes of the principalship assumed to attract more females to administrative positions, attributes such as collaborative leadership style. Finds that regardless of attributes depicted, males were significantly more attracted to the principalship than females. (Contains 50 references.)…

Drawing on case studies of six urban and suburban secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, examines characteristics and role of school leaders in supporting and sustaining educational reform. Discusses three implications for developing sustainable leadership. For example, education systems should see leadership as a vertical system that extends for…

Personal account of his first-year experience as superintendent of the East Valley School District, a suburban district in Spokane, Washington. (PKP)

Discusses the leader-follower relationship, which varies according to a group's situation and environment. Mentions effective two-way communication, trustworthiness, steadiness, and ability to help followers develop initiative as essential leadership qualities. (MLH)

Key elements of learning organizations are as follows: understanding strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities; open-book management; streamlined processes; team spirit; lifelong learning and skill recycling; and removing anxiety. A learning organization consists of empowered, motivated people committed to improving continuously. (SK)

Teachers aspiring to become principals should strive for teaching excellence, observe administrative styles, find a mentor, hang around the office, read journal articles and research on the principalship, work with committees, attend school board meetings, attend training workshops, and enter an internship program. (MLH)

Self-perceived leadership styles of nursing department chairpersons (n=106) were correlated with their scholarly productivity. A majority viewed themselves as having a "participating" leadership style with most of the remaining having a "selling" style. A majority felt pressure to engage in scholarly activities. (JOW)