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CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
In this chapter I will focus on the subject treated and the assumptions suggested and
how the sources chosen reflect the hole image of a school followed by an assessment that
analyze the questionnaires proposed.
3.1 Process Analysis
3.1.1 Statement of the problem
Schools in Lebanon are divided into 2 categories: Private and Public.
Private schools are nongovernmental organizations and are financed from tuition and fees
imposed on students to fulfill. Basically, parents search for the best for their children, and
consequently they usually tend to go more for private schools.
According to the study of the “Development of higher education” 2010-2011, there is a
decrease in number of students in public schools although they are free. Seriousness and
commitment towards students are the most important factors that attract parents to a reputed
private school. These factors are the result of the effectiveness of the implementation of the
Quality Management System. However and unfortunately some schools in Lebanon are
implementing some unconnected quality factors and not the whole system, which affect the
effectiveness; they don’t raise the value of the implementation of the Quality Management
System.
3.1.2
Assumptions
1.
Parent’s determinants of school choice influence positively their decisions in
determining several factors that meet with their demands
2.
Determinants are when students and parents are satisfied with curriculum, using new
technologies, safety place, enjoy school life; school presents a challenging learning
environment etc. it depends on what parents are looking for and meet their
expectations.