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DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: ENHANCING FACULTY PERFORMANCE AND WORK SATISFACTION
Abstract
Academic leadership effectiveness studies have failed to recognize the importance of strategies used in the primary work unit to enhance faculty performance and work satisfaction and to promote department effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to develop a grounded theory of chairperson management strategy generated from data obtained during interviews of nineteen outstanding department chairpersons at three urban, comprehensive universities located in three midwestern states. The constant comparative method was used to simultaneously collect and analyze data. Evidence is presented to support the theory generated: The congruent interaction of the chairperson's values (basic beliefs), the department's stage of development (goals), and the management strategies (leadership activities and actions) utilized assures chairperson leadership effectiveness; effectiveness is further enhanced by congruence in values and goals in faculty and administrative levels, and by the chairperson's acquisition and control of resources. The theory explains the similarities and differences in the process of effective chairperson management strategy--strategy aimed at enhancing faculty performance and work satisfaction. Specific management strategies are described with emphasis on implications for administrative policy and practice.
Subject Area
Higher education
Recommended Citation
MITCHELL, MARY B, "DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: ENHANCING FACULTY PERFORMANCE AND WORK SATISFACTION" (1986). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI8706240.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI8706240