ABSTRACT
In previous chapters the inter-related themes of economic utility, citizenship and social justice have been examined. Educational institutions are now, more than ever before, required to produce students with the appropriate skills and capabilities to match national priorities. Education also is now seen to be important in developing national identity, citizenship, social cohesion and social justice. As Scott (1989) has pointed out, many governments across the world are now increasingly exercising their right to determine the broad character of the schools and colleges that they support so that they contribute fully to the goals that have been established. This right on the part of government derives from the extent to which, because the system is largely supported by public funds, education must be accountable for the use of those funds.
