摘要：Little is known about the change style preferences of superintendents, and how they differ from school
principals and from business leaders and whether a superintendent’s change-style preference affects
student achievement. The purpose of this study was to explore the change-style preferences of South
Carolina superintendents, compare them with other leaders and identify potential links to student
achievement. The Change Style Indicator developed by Musselwhite and Ingram was used to identify
personal change styles: conserver, pragmatist, and originator. The responses of the South Carolina
superintendents were more conservative than principals or business leaders. While links to student
achievement from the office of the superintendent can be elusive, it remains an area in need of
continued research.
