Organizational Theory in Higher Education

by Kathleen Manning

Organizational Theory in Higher Education offers a fresh take on the models and lenses through which higher education can be viewed by presenting a full range of organizational theories, from traditional to current. By alternating theory and practice chapters, noted scholar Kathleen Manning vividly illustrates the operations of higher education and its administration. Manning’s rich and interdisciplinary treatment enables leaders to gain a full understanding of the perspectives that operate on a college campus and ways to adopt effective practice in the context of new and continuing tensions, contexts, and challenges. Special features include: Organizational Theory in Higher Education provides a clear understanding of how organizational models can be used to elicit the most effective practice and to navigate the complexity of higher education today. This important book is ideal for courses in higher education administration and organizational theory and for administrators and practitioners seeking to gain insight into innovative ways to approach organizations.

Genres: Education, School

232 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2012

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for a doctoral program class, Organizational Theory and Governance, at Union University.

It was good, helpful, and reframed some of what Birnbaum cited in his work "How Colleges Work" which was read in tandem with this text.

I felt the "modern" models of organizational theory that Manning has put forward are less models of organizational operation and more like "lenses" from which one can review traditional models. The modern models put forward do not have ability to stand up as organizational models. They can, however, influence the operations of the traditional models.

[Ginny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this textbook for my Organizational Theory in Higher Education class. It was a great entry text for an overview of different organizational theories and frameworks. I enjoyed the case studies at the end of each chapter because it provided a practical application of each theory. It wasn't a dense book, but it still had a lot of great information.

[Ryan Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the information in the book feels relevant, the examples can also feel out of date. Part of the issue of any textbook is the moment it is sent to the printer, it is already behind.

[David Guerra · Rating 4 out of 5]

a great book on organizational theory in higher ed.

[Billy Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for a doctoral program. Some good information but not my favorite.

[Alireza Khalili · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Jenna]

Very useful for understanding the different themes and evolution of higher education.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually pretty decent for a textbook. I like the Feminist leadership style chapter.