The Assessment of School Administrators Selection Policy in Regards to Equality and Assurance Principles and Its Effect on Their Loyalty


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KAYIKÇI K., ÖZYILDIRIM G., ÖZDEMİR İ.

e-International Journal of Educational Research, vol.7, no.1, pp.98-115, 2016 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: e-International Journal of Educational Research
  • Journal Indexes: EBSCO Education Source
  • Page Numbers: pp.98-115
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the school administrators’ selection policy implemented by Ministry of National Education on 10th June 2014 in regard to equality and assurance principle of human resources management and to determine the effects of this practice on loyalty of new administrators to the state. The study was designed as a case study whereby qualitative data were collected using a semi-structured interview form, and analyzed with content analysis method. Fifteen school administrator candidates, who experienced the process of school administrators’ selection carried out in August of 2014 by Ministry of National Education, constituted the study group. In the light of the data, some participants stated that loyalty to superiors on duty could come to forefront rather than loyalty to the state and laws. Furthermore; according to most of the participants, lack of principalship experience could bring about negative outcomes in terms of administrators’ performance. Key Words: Equality, Assurance, Loyalty, School Administrator Selection