Geoffrey Elliott and Michael
Crossley are at the School of
Education of the University of
Bristol. In this paper they present a
case for the increased application of
qualitative research methodologies in
the study of educational
management. This view is explored
in the context of a study of aspects of
the management of the newly
incorporated further education sector.
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