Current Trends in School Management in Pakistan: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the current trends in management in schools in Karachi. School management is a hot debate these days, and management needs to play an effective role in the sustainability of schools and attaining desired outcomes academically and professionally. For this, bibliometric analysis was done by selecting research papers from Scopus, Elsevier, and Google Scholar. The research articles were chosen using keyword management and trends in Management using inclusion and exclusion criteria. With the help of Google Scholar, 40 research papers were found to be relevant to the selected topic. However, almost 20 papers fulfill the requirements of the main topic. Therefore, 20 papers are included in this review paper. Findings reveal that Management plays an essential role in the progress and achievement of the school. By analyzing students’ performance, principals, as the central part of school administration, can identify areas where improvements are needed. It is recommended that school principals adapt to emerging trends to enhance learners' academic achievement and readiness.