Question 1
Strategic management refers to:
1 Strategic analysis which is concerned with seeking to understand the school’s strategic situation
2 Strategic planning which is concerned with planning strategies
3 Strategic choice which is concerned with choosing between possible courses of action
1 1 and 3 as well as strategy implementation
Question 2
Indicate the statement that does NOT differentiate correctly between governance and
management in school organisation context:
1 The SGB is accountable regarding the appointment and management of personnel
2 The SGB is responsible for developing and promoting the educational character and mission of
the school
3 The SMT is accountable to the SGB for performance in each of the key performance areas of the
school and for the general sound management of the school
4 Management concerns itself with deciding on intra-mural activities whereas deciding on extra-
mural activities is a governance concern
Question 3
A clear vision is important to a school for the following reasons:
1 A clear vision has positive consequences, motivates individuals and facilitates the recruitment of
talented new staff
2 It helps to keep decision-making in context
3 1 and 2 above
4 1 and 2 above and it also serves as a road map for the department to move through accelerated
change and it enhances a narrow range of performances
Question 4
The elements of a well-designed mission statement clearly indicate:
1 the intention (aim) of the school (i.e. what the school means to do)
2 the goals of the school (i.e. how the school means to achieve its aims)
3 the outcomes the learners expect to achieve as a result of its aim
4 how the school will provide its services and also 1 and 2 above
Question 5
Strategic planning can be defined as:
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