3. Introduction
The responsibility of a head in every
school is so enormous.
He is supposed to co-ordinate all
activities that go on in the school that
help learners to acquire;
a. skills,
b. values and
c. knowledge.
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4. Meaning of Delegation
Delegation is the act of giving control,
authority, job or duty to another
person. In other words, the act of
empowering another person to perform
an activity (Encyclopaedia Britannica).
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5. Meaning of Delegation cont.
Delegation is the process by which
managers of schools transfer part of
their authority to teachers for the
performance of certain tasks and
responsibilities.
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6. Meaning of Delegation cont.
By assigning tasks to other team
members (teachers) to perform on your
behalf, it will bring about participatory
management of the school.
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7. KWASI APPIAH ASKING ASAMOAH GYAN TO ENCOURAGE HIS TEAM
MATES TO MAKE THEM READY FOR ENCOUNTER WITH PORTUGAL
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8. Historical Antecedent/Legislation/GES
Policy
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Delegation has been a very old divine way of
getting tasks performed. Right from the beginning
of creation, God delegated power to man to name
the animals in the Garden of Eden and take care on
his behalf. (The Book of Genesis)
Also, God delegated Moses to take the Israelites
out of Egypt. Since then, Kings, Judges and
Prophets have performed one task or the other on
God’s behalf.
9. Historical Antecedent/Legislation/GES
Policy cont.
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In the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana,
the issue of decentralisation is being advocated
which is a way of delegating power to the
grassroots for effective management
(Chapter 2o, Articles 240 - 256)
11. When do you delegate?
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Time constraints.
Work load of the leader.
12. Questions
Is there someone else who has (or can
be given) the necessary information or
expertise to complete the task?
Does the task provide an opportunity to
grow and develop another person's
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13. Questions
Is this a task that will recur, in a similar
form, in the future?
Do you have enough time to delegate
the job effectively?
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14. When do you delegate? Cont.
The above questions must be thought
through by the head of the school
before delegating a task to avoid going
contrary to the Code of Ethics of the
Ghana Education Service.
“ the head is responsible for the
day-to-day running of the school”
(GES Code of Ethics)
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15. Why delegation?
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To let others get first hand experience.
To build confidence in team members.
To let all feel part and parcel of the
school.
It will also serve as a form of
motivation to team members
16. How is delegation used in GES?
RESPONSIBLE
Head
Head
GES Council/
D-G
DELEGATED
Accountant/Assis
t
Senior
Housemaster/mi
stress
District Directors
of Education
TASK
Collection of
fees and levies
Allocation of
accommodatio
n to students
Junior Officers
promotions
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17. How is delegation used in GES? Cont.
RESPONSIBLE
Head
Teacher
Assist Head
Academic
DELEGATED
Assist. Head
Administration
Class prefect
Academic Board
TASK
Admissions
Order in the
classroom
Preparing
academic
calendar &
timetable
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18. What are the factors affecting effective
use of delegation?
Some heads are reluctant to delegate
for the fear of failure
Some are also reluctant to delegate
because of limited time at their disposal
Perceived insecurity of position is
hindrance to the use of delegation
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19. What are the factors affecting
effective use of delegation? Cont.
Unwillingness to accept responsibility
on the part of some team members also
poses a challenge.
Lack of trust especially when the task
involves money.
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20. Recommendations
Every team member should be given
orientation on the benefits of
delegation by the heads
Nepotism should be completely out of
delegation to build trust of teachers in
the head for effective monitoring
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21. Recommendations (cont.)
Heads should be gender sensitive when
delegating tasks in their schools
In delegating, head needs to be opened
about it so that it will not be shrouded in
secrecy which creates room for rumour
mongering
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23. Recommendations (cont.)
Heads should give relevant information
as well as time span where applicable to
a teacher before giving a task to him or
her
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24. Conclusion
“Even ‘Super You’ needs help and support. There
is no shame in asking for assistance. Push aside
the pride and show respect for the talent others
can bring to the table.
And, remember that there is no such thing as a
single-handed success: when you include and
acknowledge all those in your corner, you
propel yourself, your teammates and your
supporters to greater heights”.
– Author Unknown
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25. Delegation is necessary because the school is
a permanent entity and in order to maintain
continuity, delegation helps the teachers to
gain experience to keep the various tasks in
the school going even in the absence of the
head.
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