Management development in Australian colleges and universities |
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| Authors: | Edward P St John Robert McCaig |
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| Institution: | (1) Policy and Management Services Directorate, Advanced Technology, Inc., 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, 22091 Reston, VA, USA;(2) Institute of Higher Education, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Management development is a relatively recent concern in Australian higher education. Historically, management of colleges was deemphasized; instead, a gentlemen's approach to academic governance has predominated. Recently, as a result of an emerging administrative crisis, colleges and universities have started experimenting with new approaches to management. This article explores the applicability of a general management development model to the Australian context. The model, which identifies a dynamic relationship between the structural characteristics of an institution and its management needs, was developed from research on American colleges and universities. Based on the analysis of three case studies the model appears applicable to the Australian setting, especially for large and complex institutions which confront simultaneous pressures to develop the planning and management capability in basic units, and to increase coordination and planning at the institutional level. |
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