The role, uniqueness and theories of education management -- The school as an organisation -- The organisational climate and culture of schools -- The pertinence of managing change at school -- Dealing constructively with conflict at school -- Coping functionally with schools stressors -- Educational leadership in a time of reform -- Decentralisation: a newpolicy framework for school leadership -- Towards a leadership for school-based management -- Planning, organising, controlling and administering at schools -- Motivation and communication -- Learner management -- The role of instructional leadership in effective schools -- Financial management for effective schools -- Parent involvement.