The book presents an overview of difference disciplines within the universities and their views on adaptation. It examines the importance of an institution's environment and its dynamics for adaptive capacity, and concludes that an ideal academic organization is open to change, with collegial governance structures that provide faculty support for adaptation. The author highlights in particular the role of institutional leaders in encouraging adaptation and a professional management and entrepreneurial spirit. The book concludes with an overview of different adaptation theories, and proposes a new theory to help university management to understand their institutional adaptive capacity better and develop strategies for the future.
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The book presents an overview of difference disciplines within the universities and their views on adaptation. It examines the importance of an institution's environment and its dynamics for adaptive capacity, and concludes that an ideal academic organization is open to change, with collegial governance structures that provide faculty support for adaptation. The author highlights in particular the role of institutional leaders in encouraging adaptation and a professional management and entrepreneurial spirit. The book concludes with an overview of different adaptation theories, and proposes a new theory to help university management to understand their institutional adaptive capacity better and develop strategies for the future.
Imprint | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Higher Education Policy |
Release date | June 1999 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 1999 |
Authors | Barbara Sporn |
Dimensions | 233 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 280 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-85302-781-9 |
Barcode | 9781853027819 |
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LSN | 1-85302-781-2 |