ABSTRACT

Management Behaviours in Higher Education explores the traits and behaviours of higher education leaders that are associated with staff management. It sets out beneficial management qualities and techniques which can be applied and suggests the need for a behavioural standard for senior managers in universities.

The book showcases the importance of creating a supportive motivational climate and culture for greater psychological security in higher education. It proposes the idea of an agreed behavioural framework for those in and being considered for staff management positions to provide an improved motivational climate. Chapters evaluate current business management practice and human resources advice and compare these to research evidence on the management of higher education staff.

This book will be of great interest for academics, researchers and postgraduate students engaged in the study of higher education, educational leadership and management studies. It will also appeal to those interested in business studies and the suggested parallel role/topic of sports coaching/or similar.

chapter |31 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|20 pages

Management distinctiveness and limitations

chapter 2|14 pages

Tensions

chapter 3|13 pages

Employee expectations

chapter 4|14 pages

A brief look at manager styles and traits

chapter 5|16 pages

Basic manager qualities

chapter 6|14 pages

Dispositions and talents

chapter 7|16 pages

Management manners

chapter 8|25 pages

Beneficial staff management techniques

chapter 9|16 pages

Management lessons from sports coaching