As well as the determination and measurement of commitment of teachers to the teaching profession, the study set the following objectives:An empirical study explores the contributing factors and constituent variables affecting commitment of teachers.
Research in educational settings has indicated, inter alia, that the organizer and administrator's personality (principal's), ways of working, the nature of her/his interpersonal relationships and administrative practices or behavior are likely to be some of the important reasons behind the differential performance of schools. Perhaps, this is so because``experience without wisdom'' can be a trap. Headships who reflect on their own interpersonal behavior create opportunities for components of the school (teachers, students, non-academics and parents) to realize their individual capabilities in the face of rapidly changing demands of growth and job satisfaction (e.g. reduced interpersonal conflicts). Every such stakeholder has an eye on the managerial capabilities of the principal of the school. Thus, more interpersonally skillful and gifted the leadership available in a school, the more performing the institution.
The area of leadership and management of the Indian
college/university environment is discussed. The various styles of
administration are referred to, with special emphasis on the need to
build up a professional open relationship with the teachers. The need
for special training to assist principals of educational institutions
attain the leadership skills required is expressed.
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