Administrators Solving the Problems of Practice: Decision-Making Concepts, Cases, and Consequences

by Wayne K. Hoy, John C. Tartar

*HE05, Administrators Solving the Problems of Decision-Making Concepts, Cases, and Consequences, Wayne K. Hoy(Rutgers University), C. John Tarter(St. John's University), H5594-0, 208 pp., 7 x 9 1/4, 0-205-15594-4, paperbound, 1995, $20.25nk, July*/ The core theme of this book is using models of decision making as useful tools in solving real problems. Each chapter begins with an explanation of a conceptual perspective, the perspective is illustrated with an actual case study, and finally a case is provided for student practice. The contingency approach to decision-making guides administrators in the selection of the appropriate decision strategy. School Administrators.

250 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not big on the decision making models in this book, but what made the text worth it for me was the case studies, up until Chapter Eight they were very strong and thought provoking. They become less detailed beginning in Chapter Eight, but they are still valuable for the purpose of this book: the learn how to make decisions and solve problems.
I would skip the decision making portion and focus on the case studies on this one.

[Abbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fairly insignificant. The graphs / charts are valuable, but they capture everything in the narrative. This could be a 20 page pamphlet.

[Erica Sonzogni · Rating 4 out of 5]

The case studies that administrators of all kinds have to handle on a daily basis were fascinating, even though they did give me anxiety while reading when thinking I might have to deal with these situations in the future. There was a lot of theory around how administrators solve problems with various methods in order to do so. I feel that the book made problem solving more technical than reality; when faced with a crisis or decision, there are many experts involved and administrators base their actions on education, background knowledge and experience, and what would best help the students in their buildings.