New Public Management and the Changing Governance of Universities

摘要: This chapter analyses the significant changes that have been taking place over recent decades both in national governance and institutional management of universities Australia. It outlines major political dimensions these as well ideas conceptions associated with them. begins first by discussing rise conception modern university an industry , characterised corporate forms, market ideals, utilitarian purposes. then discusses universities, beginning Dawkins higher education policy reforms late 1980s. Since reforms, Australia has highly competitive research funding arrangements, comprehensive reporting accountability requirements for core activities teaching research, a continuing reduction public funding. Within led to more managerial forms organisation, use performance indicators align those used at level, decreased professional autonomy academics.