Using the Characteristics of Effective Schools Research, Describe a School's

question 9

Essay

Using the characteristics of effective schools research, describe a school's culture that utilizes at least three of the concepts that can be implemented relatively quickly and with minimal cost. In addition or in conjunction with this discussion, illustrate how this school can use one or more of the characteristics that are necessary to maintain the school's capacity to increase effectiveness over time.

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Definitions:

Departments

Divisions within an organization or company, each responsible for specific areas of operation or functions.

Allocating Expenses

The process of assigning costs to various accounts or departments within a company.

Perceived as Fair

A term used to describe the general judgment by individuals or groups that an action, decision, or policy is just, equitable, or reasonable.

Joint Cost

Costs incurred during the process of producing two or more products at the same time, where the costs cannot be easily separated for each product.