ERIC Number: EJ977642
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1363-2434
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Factors Which Impact the Distribution of Leadership for an ICT Reform: Expertise vis-a-vis Formal Role?
Ho, Jeanne Marie; Ng, David
School Leadership & Management, v32 n4 p321-339 2012
This study examined the process of Information Communication Technology reform in a Singapore school. The focus was on distributed leadership actions, and the factors which enabled and constrained the distribution of leadership. This study adopted a naturalistic inquiry approach, involving the case study of a school. The study found that influencing factors consisted of people- and structure-related factors, including the possession of expertise, and the assignment of a formal role. Key enabling factors included an official leadership position and access to expertise, supported by senior management. Key constraints included a lack of expertise and perceived limited authority in one's official position. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Leadership, Performance Factors, Leadership Styles, Transformational Leadership, Information Technology, Change Strategies, Case Studies, Barriers, Leadership Role, Expertise, Administrative Organization, Observation, Semi Structured Interviews, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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