Administrative Decisions and Cultural Values

Abstract

The management of institutional life is affected by wider developments in culture. Two of these developments of particular significance for administrators are the growth and spread of the methods of systems theory and strategic planning, and popular enthusiasm for collegiate or participatory government. Distinctions traditionally made within the educational process and role ascriptions built on these have become blurred. Disengagement from value issues is not possible for administrators who will become increasingly involved in complex decisions affecting the value systems which are transmitted to the young. New educational programmes for administrators are needed to equip them with wider understanding of value issues, including the transformations in values which are characteristic of contemporary culture.

Citation

SKILBECK, M. (1972), "Administrative Decisions and Cultural Values", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 10 No. 2, pp. 128-141. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb009678