Benue State University, Makurdi

UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF GROUP FORMATION AND ITS APPLICATION IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA: THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERACTION AND BALANCE THEORIES

P. A. Olofu
Department of Educational Management, University of Abuja, Abuja

N. O. Kanu
Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

K. M. Ugochigborogu
Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Abstract

Managing the day to day affairs of education is usually a cumbersome process; as often times some school administrators have slim or thin knowledge of the dynamics of group formation. Hence, the extent to which educational administrators administer the system more efficiently and effectively lies greatly on their knowledge and application of the dynamics of group formation. The thrust of this paper therefore critically examined interaction and balance theories of group formation with more emphasis on the borrowables or implications of the theories to educational administrators. The knowledge of interaction and balance theories of group formation would help school administrators to ensure a clearly and distinctive definition and delineation of the responsibilities of employees in the system. It would also help them to maintain and sustain a healthy work environment which promotes positive interactions and sentiments among staff members; thereby promoting effective and efficient realization of the system’s predetermined aims and objectives..

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