Using data published annually by the American Hospital Association, the turnover rates of chief executive officers at 800 teaching and 4,700 non-teaching hospitals were compared. Teaching hospital CEOs experienced less turnover than did nonteaching hospital CEOs. The higher-turnover hospitals typically under-perform relative to other hospitals.…

Analysis of junior high school principals' responses to a questionnaire assessing their individual health characteristics indicated a higher-than-average group well-being score and a range of healthful behaviors regarding drug use, job satisfaction, and coping, although administrators could improve well being through increased physical exercise,…

Argues that supervisors and teachers need to plan cooperatively to develop a quality curriculum to assist pupils to achieve optimally. Discusses flexibility in leadership, openness to innovation, and visions of the future. (SR)

Future teacher/musicians at one midwestern university desire that principals possess understanding, avoid stereotyped notions about musicians' temperament, demonstrate respect for music programs and music teachers, obtain financial support, have a positive attitude, and be accessible. In turn, principals must select music teachers capable of…

This reprinted 1970 article looks at the role of the university or college administrator, compares it to corporate administration and specialization, notes the importance of risking failure, and stresses the importance of being able to motivate others. (DB)

Presents the results of a study of 24 superintendents who served in 1 rural school district for 12 years or more. The superintendents interviewed shared demographic information, insights into their school boards, and professional opinions concerning the reasons for their longevity. Most-cited reasons were a stable school board, open communication,…

Organizational values are changing in an information technology environment and as more women enter management. A blend of "male" and "female" values is becoming essential to successful leadership of organizations in a global context. (SK)

Explores the relationship between superintendent leadership and school districts' organizational culture, based on case studies of three successful Pennsylvania districts. Identifies leadership characteristics shared by these superintendents: espousing child- centered values; modeling district beliefs and values; and attending to educational…

Illustrates five criteria that can be used to identify the "best" managers in any organization: business results, employee attitudes, peer confirmation, upper-level manager appraisal, and customer satisfaction. Examines what top-performing managers say and do, and concludes that their thinking processes and their specific sets of skills…

Surveyed and interviewed Chinese and American principals to determine their attitudes, characteristics, and preparation to be principals. More differences than similarities were evident. Chinese principals were generally older, male, and less educated. Most Americans became principals by choice, while Chinese principals were appointed. Chinese…

Surveys 344 student affairs administrators concerning burnout and related factors. Women reported higher levels of emotional exhaustion; men and women differed with respect to many personal and job-related characteristics and activities, and the relationship between emotional exhaustion and many of the characteristics and activities differed for…

Builds upon the links being made between "feminine" styles and effective management. Five female headteachers of mixed (British) secondary schools in one shire county were interviewed and asked to identify their characteristics as leaders and managers. The picture that emerged was of an "androgynous" leader able to draw upon a…

Discusses the emotional costs for day care center directors who expand their business by opening another center. Notes problems for staff, families, and directors on an emotional level that resulted from the expansion. (JPB)

Explores current influences on educational managers' work, lightheartedly adopting the language of phenomenology and describing the "cult" of two gods of mismanagement. Discusses these gods in terms of their myths, practices, main adherents, structures, beliefs, and spiritualities, evaluating how these characteristics afflict management practice.…

Looks at ways in which a principal's job is demanding, and notes incentives and disincentives to entering administration. Outlines activities and characteristics of effective school leadership. Argues that excellent teachers who have a vision for their students and use their philosophy of education to develop meaningful lessons that transform…