Bennett (2001) has given some useful insights of the effectivness of organisation theory in schools, and looks at the element that can be missing - power. "Surprisingly" there is no clearly defined view of an organisation, but one definition is given above and another by Greenfield (1989) who reports organisation have members and it would fold without them. The structure of the taks, the purpose and resources are all elements of an organisation Bennett (2001, p.101- 103),shows an organisation should be a dynamic place such as our school environment.
A point that Kerri pointed out which was also a hightlight for me in Bennett (2001,p. 111) was that power need not be a negative element. Foucalut (1984?) relates power to self discipline and achieving personal and collective successes, here this could potentially be talking about empowerment.
I am still contemplating whether a school should be called an organisation!
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