Strategic Management in School Context

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What is strategic management?

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The formulation and implementation of major goals and initiatives taken by top management based on resources and an assessment of internal and external environments.

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What are the sequential steps in strategic management?

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1. Analyze external environment for opportunities and threats. 2. Analyze internal environment for strengths and weaknesses. 3. Establish organizational missions and goals. 4. Design strategies. 5. Implement strategy. 6. Evaluate and control achievements.

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What is strategic educational management?

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The transformation of school management to improve basic education, involving a long-term change process with practices performed by various stakeholders.

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What are strategic factors in management?

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Important variables influencing organizational activities, including general environment, internal environment, and task environment.

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What does the general environment include?

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Government action, inflation, energy, economy, competition, and international political/economic environment.

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What is risk management in a school context?

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The process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities to minimize potential accidents.

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What are the two factors on which risks are based?

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1) Hazards - any phenomenon posing danger. 2) Vulnerabilities - weaknesses of the school community to withstand hazards.

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Who is responsible for risk management in schools?

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The school's highest authority, usually the principal, with support from the local school board.

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What is the purpose of a School Risk Management Plan?

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To protect the school community's rights to life, health, and education.

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What is Management by Objectives (MBO)?

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A process where administrators and teachers set objectives to fulfill managerial roles.