Discusses the impact of employees' perceptions of differential uses of supervisory power bases on job satisfaction in a supervisor-subordinate relationship. Examines the use of different kinds of power and how they might be perceived as mediators of an employee-centered or a supervisor-centered management communication style. (JMF)

Describes a study testing Korman's Model of Work Behavior which hypothesized that individuals will seek out and be satisfied with those roles that are most consistent with their self-evaluations or self-cognitions. The results of the study, which involved 96 managers, showed moderate support for Korman's thesis. (Author/LLS)

A discussion of school politics: the techniques educators use to advance their interests with their peers and with the community. (SJL)

How the school's chief administrator--the principal--works with people on a daily basis is the primary determinant of the overall success of the school. (Author/ LH)

Seven questionable types of college presidents are described: 1) "Do it yourself and get it done right," 2) the hip-shooter, 3) philosopher king, 4) everything in its place president, 5) "Let's take a vote" executive, 6) the timid soul, and 7) the bull in the china shop. The eighth type, the reasonable adventurer, is seen as the effective…

The principal's leadership style is the primary factor contributing to a successful relationship between school-based management and school improvement. This was one of several conclusions in a case study that examined teachers' and administrators' perceptions of school-based management's effectiveness in improving schools. The conclusion was not…

Argues that community college organization at the department level presents challenging leadership issues for the newly appointed department chair. Asserts that existing culture, which looks upon the chair with some mistrust, demands chairs who behave as peers rather than military commanders. Concludes that democratic leadership is the most…

A case study of a New Zealand primary school coprincipalship describes the impact of some intergroup misunderstandings and struggles over power. Concludes that building a democratic school community requires a set of considerations and practices different from those promoted within a market-managerial approach. (Contains 7 notes and 51…

Four nationally recognized experts in group counseling research, practice, and training--Robert K. Conyne, Riley L. Harvill, Rosemarie S. Morganett, and D. Keith Morran--present their views of effective group leadership. A major theme emerging from these presentations is the complexity inherent in effective group leadership, and that more…

Examines effective leadership strategies for promoting positive group experiences on outdoor trips by recognizing diversity and people's fears about diversity and by encouraging participants to express their perspectives and wants. Presents examples from Woodswomen, an adventure program that offers wilderness trips for women. (SV)

Identifies a new source of leadership style--intuitive leadership. Discusses how an intuitive style may fit into the scheme of education leadership-training; reviews literature on intuitive leadership styles; and suggests procedures by which higher educational personnel can employ and encourage the use of intuition as part of the decision-making…

Identifies a core set of leadership qualities, and prescribes observable, measurable, and learnable behaviors for each. A review of the following major leadership themes is presented: power-influence research, trait research, behavior research, situation research, excellence, quality, empowerment, ethics, and vision. (Contains seven references.)…

Elaborates on four factors that could be considered to hasten real reform in science teacher education, including defining leadership; forming partnerships; utilizing research in science education; and building collaboratives. (LZ)

Provides an overview of the changing community college management landscape and compares the possible outcomes and influence on an institution of various college management styles. Suggests that the most successful colleges will be those that emphasize leadership, accountability, involvement, and integration over management, control, complacency,…

Describes the importance of leadership as an informing and unifying discipline for the preparation of performance technologists and explores the impact of this orientation on a pertinent course at Western Michigan University. Topics include leadership behaviors, vision, motivation, conflict, decision making, communication, change, followership,…