PERSONALITY TRAITS AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG TEACHING STAFF

Abstract

This article explores the transition towards modern
managerial strategies within the pre-university education system
in Romania, illustrating how this evolution responds to the
dynamics of contemporary social changes. At the centre of the
discussion is the implementation of the concept of "new
management" in education, an emerging paradigm that
distances itself from traditional hierarchical approaches,
moving towards a more fluid, adaptable and participative
organizational framework. The article analyses the key features
of this new management model, such as distributed leadership,
decentralization of decision-making and the emphasis on the
development of key skills, as well as the benefits it brings to the
current educational context. In addition, the study examines the
role of institutional actors in this transition, from the Ministry of
Education to individual educational units, highlighting how each
contributes to the implementation and adaptation of these
strategies. Particular attention is paid to the specific tools used
to increase organizational performance, including the
Institutional Development Plan (IDP), the School Action Plan
(SAP) and the Management Plan.