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Educational Management

Notes (3) Problem of Deadlines : Sometimes, the situation is so structured that the conflict must be
resolved by specified time, otherwise definite harm may be caused. Such deadlines present
sometimes serious problems. There are deadlines that are harmful. They grow out of crisis. An
early action is most warranted in-them. For example, a malicious propaganda against the Vice-
Chancellor requires instant response and decision to this effect has to be taken. The Vice
Chancellor has, perhaps, to act in the absence of consultation, complete information in or adequate
time to design and review alternatives. This is a situation in which deadline for taking a decision
is set. If it is not done quickly more harm may be done.
(4) Problem of Adequate Information : Complete and adequate information about all related
variables is necessary for taking a right decision. But, it is not always possible. How to ensure
adequate, complete, certain and objective information about all related variables is always a
problem, particularly in the field of education administrator where the administrators deal,
most of the time, with people of a variety of ages in complex institutions where individual roles
are regularly shifting. Prediction of behaviour in these situations is not so valid as it can be in
other fields.
(5) Problem of Commitments : Another problem is that it is not always possible to see that those
with whom decision is taken and who are to implement the decision are committed also to
what they have decided. This may be due to several reasons. But, unless they are themselves,
genuinely interested in implementing the decision, it cannot be made a fact.

What are status quo decisions ?

Self Assessment
1. Fill in the blanks :
(i) Excellently formulated ______ will fail if they are not properly implemented.
(ii) ______ is a process of selection from a set of alternative courses of action, which is thought
to fulfill the objectives of decision problem.
(iii) ______ are related to scheduling or policy making concerning programmes and activities
and curricular.
(iv) Dicision making is a ______ stage process.
(v) ______ has described six steps or elements in the process of decision making.
(vi) ______ and ______ information about all related variables in necessary for taking a right
decisions.

10.9 Summary
• Strategy implementation is also defined as the manner in which an organization should develop,
utilize, and amalgamate organizational structure, control systems, and culture to follow strategies
that lead to competitive advantage and a better performance.
• An organizational control system is also required. This control system equips managers with
motivational incentives for employees as well as feedback on employees and organizational
performance.
• Following are the main steps in implementing a strategy :
• Developing an organization having potential of carrying out strategy successfully.
• Disbursement of abundant resources to strategy-essential activities.

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