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Motivating factors in applying for the superintendency
Laramore, Charlene
Laramore, Charlene
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2010-12
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A standard quantitative design study employing three surveys was used to identify motivating
factors leading district level licensed personnel to choose whether or not to apply for the
superintendency. Motivational theory, including the subcategories of content, process and
environment, served as the framework for identifying features of district level positions that are,
for qualified individuals, motivating or not motivating in their decision to apply for district level
administration including the superintendency. A three-part survey was given to examine three
areas of motivation: a) What motivates a person to become a superintendent; b) What does the
person like about the superintendency; c) What are the challenges of the position. Data were
analyzed using ANOVA and a MANOVA. Results indicated that there were no differences
between superintendents and non-superintendents for the motivation for the job. Data showed
gender differences suggesting that females like the position better than males. There was also a
three-way interaction for position, gender and district size. Challenges were divided into four
subcategories, with significant differences between superintendents and non-superintendents on
organizational challenges and student-related challenges. Implications and further study are
discussed.
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Thesis (Ed.D.)--Wichita State University, College of Education, Dept. of Educational Leadership
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Wichita State University
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Copyright Charlene Laramore, 2010. All rights reserved