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Unit 2: Process of Educational Management

Controlling Notes

Control involves the human element. Men act under the pressure of power and authority, no doubt.
But they act more by their own impulses, motives, like and dislikes, etc. Moreover individuals differ
in their capacities and also in their reaction to the forces of power. The good manager realises the
importance of the human element.
Evaluating
Evaluation seeks to provide better service. By constant appraisal of procedures, If suggests their,
modification in the light of experiences gained and to adjust the forces and methods accordingly.
The manager should encourage self-appraisal by the workers so that they are able to judge the
quality and quantity of their individual contribution to the group effort.

2.2 Planning

Planning is a method of approaching problems and as the later change and differ from time to time
and situation to situation, planning should be continuous, dynamic and flexible. Their success
depends upon other individuals understanding and willingness to cooperate, i.e., upon their
identification of themselves with the activity, its purpose and its success. Planning for others does
not bring. Good results, for the individuals keep themselves detached and unconcerned. Good
administrators plan with others, their participation leads to identification and successful operation.
A wise administrator stimulates group planning without dominating group decisions and actions.
Planning is useful because it clarifies what is to be accomplished. It saves time, effort and money
and increases efficiency and effectiveness. It is, therefore, fundamental to the administrative process
and a vital step in the enterprise. Democratic society is dynamic and changing for the better. Change
is the low of nature and is bound to come. Evolutionary change is better than the revolutionary. It
is necessary to bring about change is a smooth and orderly process. The alternative to planning is
the trial-and-error approach, which is dangerous and wasteful. Planning is, therefore, indispensable.
It requires future objectives, good perception and vision, and ability to profit from theoretical
experience in advance of the fact.

Basic Principles of Planning
Basic principles of good planning :
1. It should be related to an intergrated with, the broad social planning for progress.
2. It should be based on extensive research to save it from subjectivity and conjectures.
3. It should look both to the present and the future.
4. It should solve the problems as they arise, so it should be realistic and practical and must be
periodically reviewed and revised.
5. It should utilise all available resources.
6. It should be carried under favourable conditions, i.e, experts (without their domination).

As an organisation, management is about creating formal structures and an establishment
based on a mission (or goals), objectives, targets, functions and tasks. For example, social
and welfare organisations in government management can refer to education and health
services, whilst public security management services, could refer to the police and military.

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