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Our school has over the past two years expanded the number of services/subjects/sport codes/processes.
Our school places a great emphasis on new and innovative services/subjects/sport codes/processes. Our school continuously strives towards new opportunities.
Our school regularly adds new services/subjects/sport codes/processes.
At our school there is a strong emphasis on the sustained improvement of services/subjects/sport codes/processes.
Over the past few years, the changes to the services/subjects/sport codes/processes were dramatic.
At our school there is a great emphasis on innovation for the successful future existence and success of the institution.
At our school there is a strong correlation between the number of new ideas that are generated and the number of ideas that are successfully implemented.
Our school is continually seeking new services/subjects/sport codes/processes.
Our school is often first to establish new services/subjects/sport codes/processes. Factor 2: Autonomy
Educators at our school are allowed to make decisions without having to go through an elaborate justification- and approval process.
I have sufficient autonomy in my work without continuous supervision to do my work.
Educators at our school are encouraged to manage their own work and portfolio and there is flexibility when problems are solved.
I seldom need to follow the same work procedures or work methods during the execution of my most important tasks.
Our school allows me to be creative and offers me the opportunity to experiment with new methods in my work.
The school’s management are open to my ideas and suggestions. Factor 3: Risk-taking
Projects with a calculated risk are highly valued, even if it does not work out as initially planned. The term ‘risk-taker’ is considered a positive attribute for employees at our school. Employees of the school are often encouraged to take calculated risks pertaining to new ideas. In general, our school has a strong inclination towards high-risk projects.
The management of the school often question the status quo and inspire the staff to think and act in innovative ways.
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During times when the school is confronted with uncertain decisions, we often have a very strong stance in order to maximise the possibility of opportunities within the uncertainty.
Our school knows when it becomes too dangerous to act overly aggressive. Our school leadership always tries to maximise the value of opportunities without placing a strain on
THE VALIDATION OF A SCALE TO MEASURE ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND PERCEIVED SUCCESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS