THE IMPACT OF PRINCIPALS' MANAGERIAL COMPETENCE ON EDUCATIONAL QUALITY (EVIDENCE FROM GENERAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS)

The present article investigates the influence of school principals' managerial competence on the quality indicators of education in general secondary schools. The professional, socio-psychological, and strategic management competencies of principals are considered as essential determinants of pedagogical process efficiency. The research elucidates the intrinsic linkages between leadership competence and teachers' professional performance, students' learning outcomes, as well as the psychological atmosphere of the school environment. The obtained results offer substantial practical implications for educational institution leaders, methodologists, and experts in educational administration and management.