Administrative techniques and team cohesion of teachers in selected primary schools in kisasi District, Kenya

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2013-12
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Kampala International University , College of Education, Open & Distance Learning
Abstract
The researcher investigated the level of Administrative Techniques and team cohesion of teachers in selected primary schools in Kisasi District, Kenya. This study was carried out in Kisasi District, Kenya. The objective of the study was to (i) To determine the level of administrative techniques of teachers in Kisasi district, Kenya (ii) To determine the level of team cohesion among teachers in Kisasi district, Kenya (iii) To establish the relationship between the level of administrative techniques and level of team cohesion among teachers in Kisasi district, Kenya. This study used a cross-sectional survey design and descriptive correlational. The study was also cross -sectional in that data collection was done within a short period of time and each respondent was to be examined once generally there was statistically significant relationship between administrative techniques and team cohesion in the primary schools in Kisasi district, Kenya. The null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between administrative techniques and team cohesion in selected primary schools in Kisasi district, Kenya was rejected and a positive hypothesis was upheld. The Gregory Theory X and Y , Robert house (1971) Pathgoal theory , Richard (2003) laissez fair style , Mejia (2002) autocratic leadership a Huja (1997) democratic leadership and Moridy (1983) participation were all upheld by the findings of the study. There is need for sensitization of the local community on matters concerning the schools and cooperation with teachers. The school management committees and board of directors for secondary schools should be trained after being selected. The Ministry of Education should continue with the training of head teachers and their deputies together with their counter parts in secondary school to equip them with administrative skills that will lead to team cohesion of the teachers.
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A thesis report submitted to the college of higher degrees and research in partial fulfillment for the award of a master’s degree in educational management and administration of Kampala International University
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Administrative techniques, Team cohesion of teachers
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