Download or read book The Scientific Study of Political Leadership written by Glenn D. Paige and published by New York : Free Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book An Analysis of the Administrative Support Needs of the Academic Department Chairperson written by Jacqueline Mary Skubal and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the dissertation was threefold: (1) to provide a framework for viewing and understand the position of academic department chairperson and the role of unit administrator; (2) to synthesize information concerning the department chairperson as unit administrator from existing literature and from interviews with central academic administrators, deans, and chairpersons; and (3) to discuss the implications of the analysis in providing for the administrative support needs of chairpersons. Three sources of information were used in this analysis: (1) existing literature about academic department chairpersons, orientation and experiences for chairpersons and other academic administrators; (2) a theoretical framework drawn from role theory and the formal application of role theory to formal organizations; and (3) interviews with central academic administrators and department chairpersons. Using the concept of role theory, the study focused not only on the position within the organization, but also on the role or activities expected from the person in the position, and the self, the individual occupying the position. The framework helped to focus both the analysis of the literature and the analysis of the interview data on (1) the role expectations for the chairperson; (2) some aspects of role behavior or performance; and (3) the role skills necessary to the position. Based on the analysis of the literature within the conceptual framework, nine propositions were formulated to focus the analysis of the interview data. The synthesis of the literature and the interview data resulted in five conclusions regarding the need for orientation or inservice education for chairpersons. Although the results of the interviews are not generalizable beyond the individuals and environment, the concepts could have relevance to other universities. Based on the analysis, the following conclusions appear warranted: (1) In defining the position of chairperson a balance should be found between defining the position too narrowly and no direction at all. A clear definition of power, authority and accountability would help to strengthen the position. This includes expectations about research, scholarship and teaching. However, too detailed a description of administrative duties may destroy the incentive for creative management. (2) A clearer definition of the chairperson position will provide a basis for performance evaluation, an activity which is growing under the pressure for accountability. (3) As the bridge between the administration and faculty the position of chairperson is a position of potential conflict. Faculty members who agree to assume the position should be made aware of this fact. However, much of the frustration of adapting to the role could be alleviated by a program to provide chairpersons with a university perspective, to discuss the adjustments a chairperson is likely to encounter, and to present the rudiments of the processes the chairperson must deal with. (4) The issue of orientation and in-service education for chairpersons is more complex than might be expected. The fact that the administrators see a need for it and chairpersons do not necessarily agree creates a problem of even getting chairpersons to attend such sessions. The difference in perspective suggests the need for the involvement of chairpersons in the development of any orientation or in-service programs for them. (5) In attempting to provide any form of orientation or in-service for chairpersons those responsible will need to find a way to account for different levels of skills among chairpersons and to schedule such programs so they occur when the chairperson most needs the assistance. For instance, a component on budgeting would be most useful a few weeks before the process begins rather than six months before.

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Download or read book School Leadership and Administration written by Petra E. Snowden and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1998 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The text is designed to help prospective and experienced principals, administrators and supervisors increase their knowledge and skills through concepts, case-studies, and simulations. Two parts makeup this text. Part I presents important theoretical concepts and research findings that if adequately understood and appropriately applied can improve educators' problem solving and leadership effectiveness. Problems and issues illustrated in case studies and simulations are presented in Part II. Nevertheless, it is the problem dimension of human behaviour in school administration that should be studied, and it is here that preparation and in-service training programs need to be directed if prospective and experienced administrators and supervisors are to be equipped with the skills needed for the future as well as for the present.

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Download or read book University Management the Academic Profession and Neoliberalism written by John S. Levin and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines tensions and challenges in the professional lives and identities of contemporary academics. Drawing on extensive interviews conducted over seven years with academics in the United States and the United Kingdom, the authors analyze the experiences of four types of academics as they respond and adjust to the demands of neoliberalism: part-time faculty, full-time faculty, department heads and chairs, and deans. While critical of this phenomenon, University Management, the Academic Profession, and Neoliberalism also recognizes that neoliberalism cannot be driven out of academia easily or without serious consequences, such as a perilous loss of revenue and public support. Instead, it works to shed light on the complex—sometimes contradictory, sometimes complementary—relationship between market values and academic values in the roles and behaviors of faculty and administrators. In providing an unprecedented in-depth, data-based look at the management of the academic profession, the book will be of interest not only to educational researchers but also to professionals throughout higher education.

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Download or read book Understanding College and University Organization written by James L. Bess and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback, this two-volume work is intended to help readers develop powerful new ways of thinking about organizational principles, and apply them to policy-making and management in colleges and universities.The book is written with two audiences in mind: administrative and faculty leaders in institutions of higher learning, and students (both doctoral and Master's degree) studying to become upper-level administrators, leaders, and policy makers in higher education.It systematically presents a range of theories that can be applied to many of the difficult management situations that college and university leaders encounter. It provides them with the theoretical background to knowledgeably evaluate the many new ideas that emerge in the current literature, and in workshops and conferences. The purpose is to help leaders develop their own effective management style and approaches, and feel confident that their actions are informed by appropriate theory and knowledge of the latest research in the field.Without theory, organizational leaders are forced to treat each problem that they encounter as unique–as if it were a first-time occurrence. While leaders may have some experience with a particular issue, their solutions are usually not informed by the accumulated wisdom of others who have already encountered and resolved similar situations. The authors approach the theory of the organization and administration of colleges and universities from three quite different perspectives, or paradigms, each relying on different assumptions about the “reality” of organizational life in colleges and universities. The positivist paradigm–primarily an omnibus systems theory–integrates the chapters into a comprehensive, yet easily accessible whole. Social constructionism, the second paradigm, is introduced in each chapter to illuminate the difficulty of seeking and finding meaningful consensus on problems and policies, while also addressing important ethical issues that tend to be overlooked in leadership thought and action. The third paradigm, postmodernism, draws attention to difficulties of logic and communication under the constraints of strictly linear thinking that “authorities” at all levels attempt to impose on organizations.This “multiple paradigm” approach enables readers to become more cognizant of their own assumptions, how they may differ from those of others in their organization, and how those differences may both create difficulties in resolving problems and expand the range of alternatives considered in organizational decision making. The book offers readers the tools to balance the real-world needs to succeed in today’s challenging and competitive environment with the social and ethical aspirations of all its stakeholders and society at large. The authors’ aim is to elucidate how administration can be made more efficient and effective through rational decision-making while also respecting humanistic values. This approach highlights a range of phenomena that require attention if the institution is ultimately to be considered successful.Also available:Volume 1: The State of the SystemTwo volume set

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