An Analysis of the Hierarchic Structure in Educational Organizations

Although hierarchy in organizations emerges as a deep-rooted structural component, the hierarchical structure of educational organizations, which come to the fore with the intensity of human interaction, differs from others. The research aims to evaluate the hierarchical structure existing in educational organizations according to the opinions of administrators in different aspects. In this research, which was structured with qualitative research method, phenomenology design was used. The data of the study were obtained from face-to-face in-depth interviews with a total of 9 school administrators, 3 from the primary school, 3 from the secondary school and 3 from the secondary education level, and the data were evaluated by content analysis method. According to the results, it was determined that the participants explained the concept of hierarchy mostly with the concepts of discipline and order, and discussed the hierarchical structure and the importance of the hierarchical structure within the framework of the concepts of corporate governance and existence. It was seen that the administrators, as a subordinate, handled their relations with the provincial/district MEM within the framework of the concepts of duty ethics. As a superior, his/her relations with the vice principals were explained with the concepts of duty and responsibility, balanced relations, and his relations with the teachers as a superior were explained with the concepts of duty and responsibility, and team spirit. According to the results, it is recommended that all stakeholders fulfill their duties and responsibilities within the framework of professional ethics in order to ensure order and discipline.