The myths and mysteries of leadership in higher education
2021 ◽
Vol 10
(2)
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pp. 221258682110062
Keyword(s):
The Us
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In his seminal work “How Colleges Work” Bob (Robert) Birnbaum poses the ultimate question on the paradox of universities and colleges in the US. How comes, he asks, is it that they are amongst the largest industries in the country with an unparalleled reputation for diversity and quality, but are also regarded as poorly managed. In this paper I explore the evidence for a relationship between leadership, management and performance, or not.