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dc.contributor.authorBrunetto, Yvonne
dc.contributor.authorFarr-Wharton, Rod
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-03T12:42:01Z
dc.date.available2017-05-03T12:42:01Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.date.modified2009-11-04T06:14:49Z
dc.identifier.issn13538322
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/13538320500175175
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/4545
dc.description.abstractThis paper proposes a new implementation model that bases implementation outcomes on the responses of academics to a new policy. The model is derived from a review of policy and organisational behaviour literature. The model was tested within the context of the implementation of significant reforms aimed at changing the work practices of academics operating in the Australian higher education sector, in particular reforms resulting from the implementation of a quality initiative in the early 1990s, at approximately the same time as the advent of managerialism. The findings were used to modify the original model. The major finding is that the long-established organisational culture is maintained and reinforced by the actions of senior academics undertaking management responsibilities. As such, the factors organisational culture and leadership combine to form a strong force that acts to mediate proposed organisational changes according to established values and beliefs. The revised model contributes to a better understanding of how academics respond during the implementation of change. The revised model may have relevance for similar types of professionals in public institutions, such as public research institutions, hospitals, schools and some welfare agencies.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.description.publicationstatusYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherRoutledge: Taylor & Francis group Ltd
dc.publisher.placeLondon
dc.publisher.urihttp://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t713443244
dc.relation.ispartofstudentpublicationN
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom161
dc.relation.ispartofpageto180
dc.relation.ispartofissue2
dc.relation.ispartofjournalQuality in Higher Education
dc.relation.ispartofvolume11
dc.rights.retentionY
dc.subject.fieldofresearchEducation Systems
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode1301
dc.titleAcademics' Responses to the Implementation of a Quality Agenda
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.facultyGriffith Business School, Dept of Employment Relations and Human Resources
gro.rights.copyright© 2005 Taylor & Francis : The author-version of this article will be available for download [12-18 months] after publication : Use hypertext link to access the version of the publisher.
gro.date.issued2005
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorBrunetto, Yvonne


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