School effectiveness in East Asia: Concepts, origins and implications

Journal of Educational Administration

Volumn 34, Issue 5, 1996, Pages 32-49

  Cheng, Kai ming ^a   Wong, Kam cheung ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Abilities; East Asia; Effectiveness; Management; National cultures; Schools

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986083400     PISSN: 09578234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09578239610148269     Document Type: Article

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