FACTORS INFLUENCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AT NANCHONG VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Abstract

This research examines the determinants affecting the efficacy of educational administration in vocational institutions, utilising Nanchong Vocational and Technical College as a case study. As China's educational institutions modernise, there is an increasing necessity to evaluate internal factors that influence the provision of high-quality education, institutional efficacy, and long-term outcomes. This study synthesises Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Equity Theory, and the Resource-Based View (RBV) as theoretical frameworks to examine the impact of leadership, resource allocation, teacher motivation, and institutional practices on administrative outcomes. A quantitative study design was utilised, with a structured questionnaire disseminated to 396 academic and administrative personnel across three affiliated institutions. The test assessed perceptions of workload equity, organisational framework, support mechanisms, and strategic resource allocation. The reliability analysis demonstrated robust internal consistency, as evidenced by Cronbach’s alpha coefficients surpassing 0.90 for all questionnaire components. Data were examined through descriptive statistics and multiple regression to ascertain key predictors of management performance. The findings indicate that fair work allocation, robust institutional support, and avenues for professional advancement markedly improve organisational results. Moreover, aligning institutional resources with strategic educational objectives significantly enhanced administrative performance and stakeholder satisfaction. These findings provide actionable insights for educational managers aiming to enhance internal systems, bolster teacher effectiveness, and promote institutional advancement. This study enhances broader discussions regarding issues pertaining to quality assurance and crafting leadership strategies within China's vocational education sector by introducing a systematic internal evaluation model based on organisational theory, thus providing a basis for future institutional research, planning, and reform.