An analysis of enabling and mindful school structures: Some theoretical, research and practical considerations

Journal of Educational Administration

Volumn 41, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 87-108

  Hoy, Wayne K ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Organizational structure; Schools; Standards

Indexed keywords

EID: 33644632011     PISSN: 09578234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09578230310457457     Document Type: Article

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