Finally, are the challenges school managers encounter working with government officials. As pointed out by Simkins et al (2003) the majority of school heads are of the view that they are mainly receivers of policy decisions instead of playing “an active role in school development for quality improvement” (p. 279). However, it would appear that the support school management had expected from the government to drive the reforms they receive from government is lacking. For instance, a study about leadership in schools in Australia by Blackmore(2004) reveals that some principals felt overwhelmed by rapid and extensive reform they were supposed to be implementing in their schools, and that in the process they were being isolated and received minimal supportfrom the government during the implementation process.