IMPACT OF PRINCIPAL'S AGE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLES AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL

Abstract

Aim of this research study was to determine impact of principal's age and experience on
conflict management style at secondary school level. Total 100 principals were selected
from public sector schools and private sector schools as sample of the study. Reginald
Adkins (2006), Conflict Management Style Questionnaire was used for data collection.
Regression Analysis, t-test and Mean score comparison was used for data
interpretation. Result shows that there was insignificant relationship of the principal's
age and experience with conflict management styles. Collaborating conflict
management style was most dominant style of conflict resolution while avoiding conflict
management style was less preferred. There was significant difference between public
school principals and private school principals regarding most preferred conflict
management styles. On the basis of findings, several recommendations are given to
improve teaching and learning environment in schools.