CHALLENGES FACED BY PRINCIPALS IN USING MANAGEMENT STYLES IN OSHANA REGION, NAMIBIA

Rehabeam K. Shapaka

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The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by principals in using management styles in the Oshana Region of Namibia. Data was collected through an interview schedule, field notes and an open-ended questionnaire. Criterion purposeful sampling was used to select ten principals and ten teachers from ten schools. Data analysis was conducted using typological analysis, content analysis and Atlas.ti. The study established the challenges faced by principals when applying management styles and the things that need to be done to address them. This study also provides in-depth insight into factors that determine the choice of management styles and what needs to be done to address them. Therefore, principals need to learn and understand the implications of these challenges on the functionality of the schools.

 

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management styles, leadership styles, school management, school leadership, school governance

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