從象徵觀點看學校組織權力   全文下載

A Study of Power within School Organizations from the Symbolic Perspective

權力引導著組織方向，要深入了解組織，必須先剖析組織權力結構。組織理論象徵觀點認為，組織是由成員透過互動持續建構而成，藉由詮釋和象徵的行動、規範與過程，在經驗中賦予各種意義。學校是以師生、同儕、同事間的互動作為經營的主要內涵，設備建築、歷史儀式、文化氛圍等形成與運作，皆與象徵觀點重視的意義建構相關，若能以象徵觀點分析學校組織權力，可對學校有不同面向的省思。本研究從學校組織的權力來源、型式以及權力關係進行討論，進而以象徵觀點下的意義建構、互動溝通與文化符號解釋權力的展現，最後從制度建立、領導展現與永續學習三方面，提出象徵觀點下學校組織運作的建議，將組織理論與學校實務結合，正視組織中象徵詮釋的重要性與意義。

Understanding the structure of power within an organization is crucial to gaining an in-depth understanding of its workings. The direction and future of an organization is largely determined by its power structure. The theory of symbolic perspective posits that an organization is established through the sustained interaction of its members; symbolic actions, norms and processes are interpreted and given meaning through the experiences of its members. The operational framework of educational institutes is built on interaction among teachers, students, peers and colleagues. Buildings and facilities, historical ceremonies and cultural atmosphere are all relevant to the meaningful constructions described in symbolic perspective theory. Using the theory of symbolic perspective to analyze power within school organizations could provide us with unique insights into educational institutes. This study researched the sources, forms, and relationships of power in schools, and interpreted the demonstration of power in terms of the construction of meaning, communication tools, and cultural symbols described in symbolic perspective theory. Lastly, this study offers recommendations for the operation of schools with regard to the following three areas: establishment of systems, leadership performance, and sustainable learning. The significance and meaning of symbol interpretation was explored by combining the theory of symbolic perspective with the operation of educational institutions.