Towards a Knowledge based View of the School: Comparative Analysis of Key Literature

Abstract

This paper proposes a view about schools as organizations and the exploration of organization theories. This approach aims to pose questions that can shape and innovate our understandings of and expectations about public education institutions. The study offers a comparative analysis on knowledge-based theories of the firm building on three influential articles. The interpretation of common features point to implications for schools along the topics of organization, knowledge, management and competitive advantage. Finally, possible directions for further investigation are discussed.