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Management Fads in Higher Education

Where They Come From, What They Do, Why They Fail

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Management fads in higher education are critically examined in this insightful work, which explains why they often fail. Birnbaum's analysis is both clear and compelling, making it essential reading for anyone in higher education leadership. Unlike typical descriptions of management techniques, this book offers a fair and well-documented critique. It addresses the question of when a management innovation is genuinely beneficial versus when it is merely a fad. Birnbaum delves into the history of seven significant management systems in higher education since the 1960s, developing a model to understand the life cycle of management innovations—covering their creation, development, and potential abandonment. He also explores the social and environmental factors that render institutions susceptible to fads, as well as the psychological reasons that may lead academic managers to embrace failing trends. This comprehensive resource is invaluable for those seeking to leverage management innovations to enhance the educational and social missions of higher education. It encourages informed decision-making, moving beyond the allure of fleeting fads to adopt sound management practices.

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Management Fads in Higher Education, Robert Birnbaum

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Titre
Management Fads in Higher Education
Sous-titre
Where They Come From, What They Do, Why They Fail
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Jossey-Bass
Publié
2000
Format
rigide
Pages
272
ISBN10
0787944564
ISBN13
9780787944568
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Management fads in higher education are critically examined in this insightful work, which explains why they often fail. Birnbaum's analysis is both clear and compelling, making it essential reading for anyone in higher education leadership. Unlike typical descriptions of management techniques, this book offers a fair and well-documented critique. It addresses the question of when a management innovation is genuinely beneficial versus when it is merely a fad. Birnbaum delves into the history of seven significant management systems in higher education since the 1960s, developing a model to understand the life cycle of management innovations—covering their creation, development, and potential abandonment. He also explores the social and environmental factors that render institutions susceptible to fads, as well as the psychological reasons that may lead academic managers to embrace failing trends. This comprehensive resource is invaluable for those seeking to leverage management innovations to enhance the educational and social missions of higher education. It encourages informed decision-making, moving beyond the allure of fleeting fads to adopt sound management practices.