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EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE AND CONSTRAINTS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF BUDGET AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).31      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).31      Published : Sep 2018

Efficient Management of Financial Resource and Constraints in Implementation of Budget at Secondary Schools

Abstract

    Financial resources and allocations play a pivotal role in improving the learning and teaching system in any country. In that context, this study aims to explore the perceptions of secondary head-teachers relating to Budgetary Allocations and Financial Constraints in the context of Effective Management. A qualitative research method was employed in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with 40 head-teachers working in secondary schools. The result from the interview data shows that the majority of the head-teachers were not satisfied with the budgets and funds provided to the schools, and found aspects of the procedures employed to be unhelpful. There was a tendency to expect more of schools on diminishing budgets and difficulties in being able to spend allocations efficiently and effectively for the maximum benefit of learners. The keys issues are identified and some positive ways forward suggested.

    Head-Teacher, Budget, Constraint, Management

    (1) Nasrin Akhter
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Majeed Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational, University of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdur Rehman
    Professor,Department of Teacher Education,Qurtuba University, D.I.Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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