An Organizational Analysis of Guidance and Research Centers

Abstract

This study aims to carry out an organizational analysis through investigating the aim, organizational structure and qualitative status of staff members working for Guidance and Research Centres (GRCs) which work under the Directorate General of Special Education Guidance and Counselling Services and function as one of the main service units of Ministry of Education. The study group consisted of 14 administrative, 14 guidance and psychological counselling services unit members and 36 special education services unit members working for 15 research centres located in 15 different townships of Ankara. A total of 64 GRC personnel were interviewed to conduct this study. The Interview Form, geared towards the functions of GRCs, was used as a data collection instrument. The data gathered from the study were analyzed through qualitative analysis method. The findings of this study revealed that educational institutions and guidance and research centres work collaboratively. However, the relationship between GRCs and higher educational institutions should be fortified.