Values in an Australian University: A study of espoused and observed values in t

Description: Values in an Australian University by Stephen Duckett Value statements are common in contemporaryorganisations, but studies of the extent to whichthese statements are observed in practice are rare.Although there have been a number of studies whichhave asked academic staff about their values, nosuch studies could be found which attempted to trackobservance of espoused values. This monographaddresses that gap. It reports the development of aset of value statements for the Faculty of HealthSciences at La Trobe University in Melbourne,Australia. It then reports on a survey which askedacademic and administrative staff the extent towhich they endorsed the values statements, and theextent to which those values were observed inpractice. Factors which might inhibit valueobservance were also elicited. A particular focusof the monograph is drawing out the implications ofthese findings for management. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Value statements are common in contemporary organisations, but studies of the extent to which these statements are observed in practice are rare. Although there have been a number of studies which have asked academic staff about their values, no such studies could be found which attempted to track observance of espoused values. This monograph addresses that gap. It reports the development of a set of value statements for the Faculty of Health Sciences at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. It then reports on a survey which asked academic and administrative staff the extent to which they endorsed the values statements, and the extent to which those values were observed in practice. Factors which might inhibit value observance were also elicited. A particular focus of the monograph is drawing out the implications of these findings for management. Author Biography Stephen Duckett, an economist, is Chief Executive of the Centrefor Healthcare Improvement in Queensland Health. He wasSecretary of the Australian Health Department (1994-1996)and has held leadership roles in the Victorian HealthDepartment and at La Trobe University (as Dean of the Faculty ofHealth Sciences and Pro Vice-Chancellor). Details ISBN3639117166 Author Stephen Duckett Short Title VALUES IN AN AUSTRALIAN UNIV Pages 180 Publisher VDM Verlag Language English ISBN-10 3639117166 ISBN-13 9783639117165 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Subtitle A study of espoused and observed values in the Faculty of Health Sciences at La Trobe University UK Release Date 2008-01-07 Imprint VDM Verlag Country of Publication Germany Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2008-01-07 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132420671;

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