Collins
(1982:224) defined dedication as committing wholly to special purpose of duty.
It is also the showing of interest and empathy on a special concern.
According to Hsehli (1975:16) lack of
dedication on the part of some staff members could be attributing to the poor
provision of staff personnel. He contended that the poor provision do not make
for securing the right type of supervision and evaluation. The stimulation and
encouragement of staff members is not secured, he further remarked.
To Fafunwa (1974:28), lack of dedication of
staff member to poor inspiration and assistance
from headmaster and other top
administrators as supervisors, he saw the headmaster as an advisor, instructor
and guide to other teachers of public education in Kaduna Local Government Area
in Kaduna state o f Nigeria.
Lack of dedication by some staff members has
some intricate implications. The researcher stated that poor dedication will
promote school administrative and instructional difficulties and when not
properly handled, will crumble the administrative set up of the school.