The management of
resources is a central duty for school and college leaders, but one for which
they are often under-prepared. Good, contextual information and guidance are vital,
especially as increased marketisation, international comparison and
decentralised governance put additional pressure on leaders to manage their
resources astutely. This second edition of Educational
Resource Management: An International Perspective is an updated guide to all
aspects of this key responsibility and how they are applied in today’s real-world
situations across the globe. Following a detailed overview of funding and resource
management in public and private provision, the book looks at the criteria by
which the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the management of educational resources may be
judged. It goes on to
explore cost structures, budgets and the principles of asset management, all
illustrated through case studies that draw on practitioner experiences and the
authors’ observations in a range of national contexts. Concluding with a review
of current tensions in educational resource management and pointers towards
further study, Educational Resource
Management is a succinct yet comprehensive guide for school and college
leaders. It will be essential reading for those studying the subject as part of Masters and Professional Doctorate qualifications.
Derek Glover is a senior teaching fellow at the UCL Institute of Education and Nottingham University.
Rosalind Levačić is Emerita Professor of Economics and Finance of Education at the UCL Institute of Education.
Preface
1. Educational organisations and their environment
2. Funding education – public and private systems
3. The allocation of public finance to education
4. Cost structures in education
5. The allocation of resources within an educational organisation
6. Budget preparation
7. Financial control and monitoring
8. Evaluating the use of the budget
9. Asset management and capital expenditure
10. Conclusions
References
Index
Format:
Hardback
Edition:
2nd edition
Size:
234 × 156 mm
194
Pages
B&W illustrations
Copyright:
©
2020
ISBN:
9781787358409
Publication:
December 01, 2020
