(Comparison of Management Systems of Army Public Schools and Colleges (APSACS) and Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEIS) In Cantonments and Garrisons(C/G)

The purpose of the study is to analyze and compare the management systems of the educational institutions administered by the armed Forces i.e. Army Public Schools and Colleges (APSACs) and Federal Government Educational Institutions, Cantonment and Garrison (FGEIs)( C/G) with a view to suggesting ways and means for improving the effectiveness of these institutions. Comments of 350 respondents selected through the stratified sampling were obtained by administering questionnaire followed by conducting interviews separately of the management authorities of FGEIs and APSACs, Heads of Institutions and a few parents. The sample comprised 20 heads of institutions, 130 teachers and 200 parents. The data collected were tabulated, analyzed by calculating their percentages and verified statistically using Chi- Square test. The results of study indicate similarities and differences in the two systems with regard to their organization, functioning, and school environments. Both systems differ with respect to their organization, recruitment procedures and fiscal arrangements. FGEIs, system is better than that of APSACs with respect to job security, teachers, experience, and uniformity of syllabi, teachers, fringe benefits and centralization of policies. The system, however, suffers from certain weaknesses like overcrowded classes, in-compatible set of training facilities vis-à-vis the rapid technological developments. On the other hand, APSACs are privileged institution being selffinanced and semi- autonomous bodies. Their policies The purpose of the study is to analyze and compare the management systems of the educational institutions administered by the armed Forces i.e. Army Public Schools and Colleges (APSACs) and Federal Government Educational Institutions, Cantonment and Garrison (FGEIs)( C/G) with a view to suggesting ways and means for improving the effectiveness of these institutions. Comments of 350 respondents selected through the stratified sampling were obtained by administering questionnaire followed by conducting interviews separately of the management authorities of FGEIs and APSACs, Heads of Institutions and a few parents. The sample comprised 20 heads of institutions, 130 teachers and 200 parents. The data collected were tabulated, analyzed by calculating their percentages and verified statistically using Chi- Square test. The results of study indicate similarities and differences in the two systems with regard to their organization, functioning, and school environments. Both systems differ with respect to their organization, recruitment procedures and fiscal arrangements. FGEIs, system is better than that of APSACs with respect to job security, teachers, experience, and uniformity of syllabi, teachers, fringe benefits and centralization of policies. The system, however, suffers from certain weaknesses like overcrowded classes, in-compatible set of training facilities vis-à-vis the rapid technological developments. On the other hand, APSACs are privileged institution being selffinanced and semi- autonomous bodies. Their policies