Higher authority organizational stressors among higher education deans: A multiple case study
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans. Design/methodology/approach – This current research employed a qualitative approach utilizing a contextual paradigm with a multiple case study methodology. Findings – O...
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Emerald Publishing
2018
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33446/1/Higher%20authority%20organizational%20stressors%20among%20higher%20education%20deans.pdf https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33446/3/Higher%20authority%20organizational%20stressors%20among%20higher%20education%20deans%20_ABSTRACT.pdf |
| Summary: | Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans. Design/methodology/approach – This current research employed a qualitative approach utilizing a contextual paradigm with a multiple case study methodology. Findings – Out of ten investigated deans in a public higher education institution in Malaysia, nine reported experiences of organizational stressor elements arising from higher authority. Three non-overlapping subthemes were systematically discovered. Practical implications – Successful identification of these higher authority organizational stressors has implications for higher education management policies. Policies that reduce or eliminate these stressors may create a positive and progressive environment for deans and the higher education field. Originality/value – This study will thus serve to promote a deeper understanding of higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans. |
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