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Unit 1: Educational Management: Concept, Nature and Scope ...

of theory and research in educational management. Also has increased understanding of educational Notes
organization and the people working in them yet, there is much to be achieved.
With the beginning of 1970s a new era has emerged in the field of educational management. Changes
have been taking place in all its aspects, conceptual as well as operational. At the conceptual level
new terms, constructs and approaches are being introduced and used. Even the very nomenclature
of the field seems to be changing. The terms educational management and educational organization
are frequently being used in place of educational management.
(1) Dynamic Function
As a dynamic function, educational management has to be performed continuously, in an ever-
changing environment. It is constantly engaged in the moulding of the enterprise. It is also
concerned about the alternation of environment itself so as to ensure the success of the enterprise.
Thus, it is a never-ending function.
(2) Practicability
The school management must not be a bundle of theoretical principles, but must provide practical
measures to achieve the desired objectives Whatever the objective that is decided must be made
achievable and practicable to avoid frustration.
(3) Distinct Process
Management is a distinct process to be performed to determine and accomplish stated objectives
by the use of human beings and other resources. Different form of activities, techniques and
procedures, the process of management consists of such functions as planning, organizing
staffing, directing, coordinating, motivating and controlling.
(4) Needed at All Levels of the Organization
According to the nature of task and the scope of authority, management is needed at all levels
of the organization, e.g. top level, middle level and supervisory level. Like the executive the
lowest level supervisor has also to perform the function of decision-making in way or another.
(5) System of Authority

Authority to get the work accomplished from others is implied in the very concept of
management since it is a process of directing men to perform a task. Authority is the power to
compel men to work in a certain manner. Management cannot work in the absence of authority
since it is a rule-making and rule-enforcing body. There is a chain of authority and responsibility
among people working at different levels of the organization. There cannot be an efficient
management without well-defined lines of command or superior - subordinate relationships at
various levels of decision making.
Management as an art
As an art, management is about carrying out organisational functions and tasks through people.
This art involves the application of techniques in :
• human and public relations
• the delegation of an authority : assigning and sharing responsibilities and duties
• communication : including decision-making and problem-solving.
• managing change.
Management as a science
Management here is concerned with establishing a philosophy, laws, theories, principles, processes
and practices which can be applied in various situations, including schools.

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