Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration: A Guide to Understanding Conflict in the Academy by James L. Bess Details
Conflicts among faculty and management have become particularly damaging and destabilizing in recent years, as institutions have struggled to cope with increasing pressures for efficiency and accountability. Analyzing the common…
Conflicts among faculty and management have become particularly damaging and destabilizing in recent years, as institutions have struggled to cope with increasing pressures for efficiency and accountability. Analyzing the common sources of conflict and challenges on campus that hinder attempts to address these conflicts, bridging the gap between faculty and management provides a theory-based and research-based approach to original discourse among faculty and management.
This important resource provides a wealth of strategies to improve communication in colleges and universities, ultimately enhancing organizational effectiveness and performance. Special Features: "The Effects of Practice" at the end of the chapter provides tips and practical tips for faculty and administrators to use in their own contexts.
Analyze actual conflicts based on intensive interviews with administrators and faculty across a variety of college and university settings. Explore innovative ways for faculty and administrators to work across differences in their belief systems and address the underlying sources of conflict..
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