The problem of sustainable business excellence has been investigated according to
different aspects in different fields. For a more detailed analysis, it is necessary to develop …

This chapter discusses the implications of New Public Management (NPM) and of alternative
theories on the higher education sector. Three clusters of alternative concepts and theories …

In previous years,(Austrian) traditional universities were broadly regarded as institutions
characterised by collegial authority,'shared governance', a high level of academic freedom …

In a mixed methods study designed to explore the competencies and strategies utilized by
self-described successful leaders of public, four-year US institutions, this study confirmed …

Hochschulen sind dazu aufgerufen, bestehende Verhaltensweisen sowie etablierte
Praktiken und Routinen unter dem Blickwinkel von Diversitätsmanagement und Inklusion …

Der zweite Tagungsband des Netzwerks bildet nicht nur vielfältige Ergebnisse der
Hochschulforschung ab, sondern beschäftigt sich auch mit der Verortung dieser Forschung …

This contribution sets out to discuss programme leaders'(PLs) tasks and responsibilities at
four European higher education institutions (HEIs). It is sought to carve out their different …

In recent years, leaders in organizations have been confronted with higher work demands
and less control due to rapid societal changes. As a result, their work activities and …

This study examines how academic middle managers, specifically department chairs at a
Ugandan university, conceptualise their leadership roles, identify the necessary skills for …

Background: Deans of nursing colleges possess a unique capacity to impact the academic
community and the practice of nursing. However, existing literature indicates that individuals …