The theoretical framework of the study draws from the theories of management and leadership of two academics in the field of Public Management; Henry Mintzberg and John Kotter, and also, Thomas Sergiovanni, who has focused his research on the duties and work-environment of the principal.
Kenningarammi miðast við forystukenningar fræðimanna, á sviði stjórnsýslufræða, Henry Mintzberg og John Kotter en einnig Thomas Sergiovanni sem beint hefur sjónum sínum að störfum og starfsumhverfi skólastjórnandans.