ABSTRACT
It seems a rather obvious statement to make that primary schools are staffed by individuals
with characteristics. However, this rather obvious statement is often forgotten when
questions of management are being considered. The push to develop an organisation can
often result in the individual being forgotten. This need not be the case however. Hargreaves
(1994) places great emphasis upon the individual within educational organisations. In his
analysis, there has to be a recognition of the differences between individuality and
individualism. Individualism is normally associated with selfishness, when individuals
behave in a manner that is inconsiderate to others. Individuality, on the other hand, is
individual behaviour characterised by expressions of opinion, creativity and thought, with
regard to maintaining relationships with other people. He argues that management in schools
should find room for both individualism and individuality.
