HMEF5023 Topic 5 : The School as a Social Organization

What is a school considered as?

• A social organization

• A business organization

• A religious organization

• A political organization

What are the key parts of schools as social systems?

• Roles, Individuals, Culture, Politics, Core, Environment, Outputs, Feedback, Effectiveness

• Structure, Individual, Culture, Politics, Core, Environment, Inputs, Outputs, Feedback, Effectiveness

• Structure, Individual, Culture, Politics, Core, Environment, Outputs, Feedback, Effectiveness

• Roles, Individuals, Culture, Politics, Core, Environment, Inputs, Outputs, Feedback, Effectiveness

What is the Weberian bureaucratic model focused on?

• Maximizing creativity in decision making

• Maximizing administrative efficiency

• Maximizing social interactions

• Maximizing employee satisfaction

What is one benefit of hierarchy of authority in a bureaucratic system?

• Promotes compliance of subordinates

• Encourages creativity in decision making

• Reduces the need for rules and regulations

• Increases employee turnover

Which era focused on standards, accountability, and privatization of education?

• Intensification Era

• Restructuring Era

• Transformation Era

• Reformation Era

What is the role of the principal according to role theory?

• Maintenance staff, security guard, librarian

• Counselor, sports coach, academic advisor

• Financial analyst, disciplinary officer, event planner

• Executive bureaucrat, humanistic facilitator, leader in teaching & learning

What is the purpose of setting up a school according to the text?

• To provide a positive atmosphere for teaching and learning

• To generate profit for the owners

• To promote political ideologies

• To create a competitive environment among students

What is the decision-making theory focused on?

• Promoting employee satisfaction

• Encouraging creativity in problem-solving

• Balancing rational analysis with quick decision making

• Maximizing efficiency in administrative tasks

What does the mixed scanning model combine?

• Classical and Incremental Models

• Administrative and Incremental Models

• Classical and Administrative Models

• Incremental and Decision-Making Models

What is the main focus of the school system according to the text?

• Achieving organizational objectives

• Promoting individualism

• Encouraging political activism

• Maximizing profits