GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on Educational Leadership and Organizational Theories.

Here are sample multiple choice questions for your revision and preparations for the GES 2025 promotion exams.

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GES Aptitude Test 2025, Trial Quiz on Educational Leadership and Organizational Theories.

Here are sample multiple choice questions for your revision and preparations for the GES 2025 promotion exams.

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1. The school timetable is an example of:

A. Instructional planning

B. Public relations

C. Financial reporting

D. Administrative control

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2. Ethical behavior in school administration includes:

A. Manipulation

B. Nepotism

C. Transparency and fairness

D. Favoritism

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3. A school head is an example of what type of manager?

A. Non-managerial

B. Middle-level

C. Lower-level

D. Top-level

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4. Which body is responsible for ensuring quality assurance in Ghana’s pre-tertiary education?

A. WAEC

B. Ministry of Finance

C. NCA

D. National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA)

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5. What does the acronym SWOT stand for in strategic planning?

A. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

B. Students, Work, Objectives, Teaching

C. Systematic Work On Teaching

D. School Work Output Targets

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6. Which of the following is a professional code for teachers?

A. Staff code book

B. Dress code

C. Punctuality sheet

D. Code of Ethics

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7. The term "educational planning" refers to:

A. Planning educational programs and policies

B. Planning for exams only

C. Planning classroom furniture

D. Planning the school building structure

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8. Who approves the school budget in most public institutions?

A. Students

B. Governing Board or District Authority

C. PTA

D. Teachers

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9. Which of the following is a role of the headteacher?

A. Avoiding communication with parents

B. Collecting students' food

C. Supervising all school operations

D. Only teaching one subject

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10. The core of instructional supervision focuses on:

A. Staff welfare

B. Improvement of teaching methods

C. Sports development

D. Building repairs

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11. Educational policies are generally formulated by:

A. Government or Ministry of Education

B. Students

C. Local vendors

D. School heads only

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12. Which policy document outlines the rules and regulations of a school?

A. Curriculum guide

B. School code of conduct

C. Vision statement

D. School prospectus

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13. The main objective of educational administration is to:

A. Improve student discipline

B. Recruit teachers only

C. Reduce costs in schools

D. Facilitate effective teaching and learning

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14. School governance is primarily concerned with:

A. Recruitment of pupils.

B. Student discipline.

C. Maintenance of buildings.

D. Oversight and policy direction.

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15. Which of these is not a function of educational administration?

A. Staffing

B. Supervising

C. Budgeting

D. Direct teaching

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16. The legal framework for education in Ghana is primarily based on:

A. The Criminal Code

B. The Budget Act

C. The Civil Rights Act

D. The Education Act

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17. The use of corporal punishment in Ghanaian schools is:

A. Highly encouraged

B. Regulated and restricted

C. Unmonitored

D. Mandatory

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18. In school administration, communication is vital because it:

A. Enhances coordination and decision-making

B. Increases teacher salary

C. Replaces written policies

D. Eliminates the need for meetings

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19. Delegation of authority means:

A. Taking over a subordinate’s role

B. Transferring decision-making power to subordinates

C. Giving salary increases

D. Giving orders to students

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20. In dealing with conflict, school heads should:

A. Take sides immediately

B. Escalate it to police directly

C. Avoid the parties involved

D. Use effective conflict resolution strategies

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21. The term “curriculum management” refers to:

A. Library management

B. Uniform policy enforcement

C. Discipline management

D. Organizing and controlling the curriculum delivery

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22. Decentralization in education means:

A. Central authority taking over all decisions

B. Transfer of power from central to local authorities

C. Closure of local schools

D. Increase in tuition fees

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23. Educational supervision primarily aims at:

A. Controlling student attendance

B. Increasing school fees

C. Monitoring teacher behavior

D. Improving instructional quality

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24. A bureaucratic style of administration is best described as:

A. Structured with formal rules and hierarchy

B. Highly innovative

C. Flexible and democratic

D. Based on informal rules

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25. A school development plan is usually created for:

A. A single event

B. One week

C. Medium to long term improvements

D. Alumni meetings

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26. Which theory is most closely associated with Douglas McGregor?

A. Theory X and Y

B. Theory Z

C. Contingency Theory

D. Path-Goal Theory

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27. Which of the following best enhances school-community relations?

A. Frequent exams

B. PTA involvement and open forums

C. More homework

D. Isolation from parents

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28. Which leadership style emphasizes participation in decision-making?

A. Democratic

B. Transactional

C. Laissez-faire

D. Autocratic

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29. What is a vision statement in educational leadership?

A. A daily attendance register

B. A list of school regulations

C. A student's behavior plan

D. A long-term aspiration of the institution

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30. Teachers can be sanctioned for professional misconduct by:

A. Parents

B. Journalists

C. GES or regulatory body

D. Students

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31. Which theory focuses on the hierarchy of human needs?

A. Expectancy Theory

B. Goal Setting Theory

C. Hierarchy of Needs Theory

D. Two-Factor Theory

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32. Total Quality Management (TQM) in education emphasizes:

A. Continuous improvement in all processes

B. Teacher punishments

C. Eliminating exams

D. Reducing school staff

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33. Which of the following best defines educational administration?

A. Systematic organization and management of educational institutions

B. Evaluation of student performance only

C. Management of school curriculum only

D. Planning and financing of educational trips

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34. Which of the following is not a principal of effective school leadership?

A. Instructional leadership

B. Collaboration

C. Authoritarian control

D. Vision setting

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35. Transactional leadership is mainly concerned with:

A. Inspiring vision

B. Curriculum innovation

C. Student creativity

D. Punishment and rewards

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36. An inclusive education policy promotes:

A. Separation of learners

B. Only high-performing students

C. Equal access for all learners, including those with disabilities

D. Rural-only education

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37. Child protection in schools is guided by:

A. Political manifestos

B. Teacher strike actions

C. Teacher promotion schemes

D. National child safeguarding policies

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38. Which leadership style is characterized by minimal involvement in decision- making?

A. Autocratic

B. Bureaucratic

C. Laissez-faire

D. Democratic

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39. Who is considered the father of scientific management?

A. Henry Fayol

B. Abraham Maslow

C. Elton Mayo

D. Frederick Taylor

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40. Which of the following is a major challenge of educational administration in developing countries?

A. Inadequate infrastructure

B. Teacher surplus

C. Overfunding

D. High technology usage

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