UCL Discovery
UCL home » Library Services » Electronic resources » UCL Discovery

Reconstructing Relationships in Higher Education: Challenging Agendas

Whitchurch, CM; (2017) Reconstructing Relationships in Higher Education: Challenging Agendas. [Book]. (1st ed.). Routledge: London, UK. Green open access

[thumbnail of Whitchurch_Chapter 8_Reconstructing Relationships.pdf]
Preview
Text
Whitchurch_Chapter 8_Reconstructing Relationships.pdf

Download (323kB) | Preview

Abstract

Drawing on two international research projects, Reconstructing Relationships in Higher Education: Challenging Agendas looks behind formal organisational structures and workforce patterns to consider the significance of relationships, particularly at local and informal levels, for the aspirations and motivations of academic faculty. In practice, and day-to-day, such relationships can overlay formal reporting lines and therefore inform, to a greater or lesser extent, the overall relationship between individuals and institutions. As a result, from an institutional point of view, relationships may be a critical factor in the realisation of strategy, and can in practice have a disproportionate effect, both positively and negatively. However little attention has been paid to the role that they play in understanding the interface between individuals and institutions at a time of ongoing diversification of the workforce. For instance, they may provide space, which in turn may be implicit and discretionary, in which negotiation and influence can occur. In this context, the monograph also reviews ways in which institutions are responding to more agentic approaches by academic faculty, particularly younger cohorts, and the significance of local managers, mentors and academic networks in supporting individuals and promoting career development.The text, which examines the dynamics of working relationships at local and institutional level, is of interest to senior management teams, practising managers at all levels, academic faculty, and researchers in the field of higher education.

Type: Book
Title: Reconstructing Relationships in Higher Education: Challenging Agendas
ISBN-13: 9781138810822
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.4324/9781315749358
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315749358
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher's terms and conditions.
Keywords: Relationships, Higher education, Middle managers, Networks
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Education, Practice and Society
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1535453
Downloads since deposit
Loading...
80Downloads
Download activity - last month
Loading...
Download activity - last 12 months
Loading...
Downloads by country - last 12 months
1.China
6
2.United States
5
3.Australia
2
4.United Kingdom
2
5.Indonesia
2
6.France
2
7.Poland
2
8.Brazil
1
9.Georgia
1
10.Germany
1

Archive Staff Only

View Item View Item