How Long to Read Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system?

It takes the average reader 15 hours and 39 minutes to read Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system by James L. Bess

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A Management Resource for Higher Education Leaders "Quite simply a tour de force. Not only have the authors written by far the broadest and deepest theoretical analysis of college and university organization I've seen, but they have clearly organized a complex topic, and written it engagingly. This will be seen as a landmark work in the field. It should be required reading for all who claim to understand higher education institutions and the behavior that goes on inside and around them."--David W. Leslie, Chancellor Professor of Education, The College of William and Mary "An extraordinarily comprehensive treatment of the uses of theory to understand and manage organizations of academic life....recommended for every student of American higher education." --Theodore J. Marchese, Senior Consultant, Academic Search Consultation Service, and formerly Vice President of the American Association for Higher Education The Comprehensive Textbook for Graduate and Master's Courses "The best introduction to organizational theory and its implications for higher education leadership/management that I have ever seen. By the end of the course, the students were in an excellent position to place current literature within a framework and relate it to the 'big picture' and what they already knew. It provided them with the conceptual lenses to navigate this convoluted intellectual terrain. This work is a treasure!"--Martin J. Finkelstein, College of Education and Human Services, Seton Hall University "Not only did the text exceed my expectations, but I was amazed by how the students embraced the book's theoretical perspectives. I highly recommend this textbook to master's level instructors who seek to foster critical thinking about theory and practice."--Cheryl J. Daly, Director, College Student Personnel Master's Program, Western Carolina University This two-volume work is intended to help readers develop powerful new ways of thinking about organizational principles, and apply them to policy-making and management in colleges and universities. It systematically presents a range of theories that can be applied to many of the difficult management situations that college and university leaders encounter. It provides them with the theoretical background to knowledgeably evaluate the many new ideas that emerge in the current literature, and in workshops and conferences. The purpose is to help leaders develop their own effective management style and approaches, and feel confident that their actions are informed by appropriate theory and knowledge of the latest research in the field. The book offers readers the tools to balance the real-world needs to succeed in today's challenging and competitive environment with the social and ethical aspirations of all its stakeholders and society at large. The authors' aim is to elucidate how administration can be made more efficient and effective through rational decision-making while also respecting humanistic values. This approach highlights a range of phenomena that require attention if the institution is ultimately to be considered successful.

How long is Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system?

Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system by James L. Bess is 932 pages long, and a total of 234,864 words.

This makes it 315% the length of the average book. It also has 287% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 21 hours and 23 minutes to read Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system aloud.

What Reading Level is Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system?

Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the system is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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