You Are Brought in as a Consultant to Analyze the Problems

question 3

Essay

You are brought in as a consultant to analyze the problems related to decision-making structures in a school. The principal of this middle school grades 6- 8, 750 students) has received numerous complaints from teachers that they are not involved in any of the decisions that are made at the school. In fact, they have all signed a letter of complaint to bring the issue to the attention of the principal.
In your discussions with the principal, he states that he believes he is a democratic person and that he is surprised by the complaints. You find that the principal makes most decisions such as assignments to bus duty, lunchroom duty, and hall/bathroom monitor duty, as well as class assignments for all of the teachers. Monthly meetings are for the purpose of giving information to teachers and staff. The principal cannot understand why the faculty members are unhappy since he is saving them so much work by not having them attend so many meetings to make decisions.
Analyze the situation related to decision making. What positive steps is the principal doing relative to decision making? What is wrong with the current methods and what needs to be done to revise the current methods of decision making? Specifically, what steps should be put into place to involve faculty in some of the important decisions in the school? How will "important" decisions be determined? In your response, cite specific theories and concepts from the text to support your ideas.

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Definitions:

Sensory Deprivation

A condition in which one or more of the senses is reduced or eliminated, either as a therapeutic technique or as a result of environmental factors.

Irritable

Exhibiting increased sensitivity or annoyance, often as a symptom of stress, discomfort, or underlying medical conditions.

Sensory Deficits

Impairments in one or more of the senses, including vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, affecting a person's ability to process sensory information.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition that results in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field due to damage to the macula, part of the retina in the eye.