A resource management tool for implementing strategic direction in an academic department
- 1 July 2005
- journal article
- other
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management
- Vol. 27 (2), 273-283
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13600800500120209
Abstract
This paper reports on a load balancing system for an academic department, which can be used as an implementation mechanism for strategic planning. In essence, it consists of weighting each activity within the department and performing workload allocation based on this transparent scheme. The experience to date has been very positive, in terms of achieving strategic change and staff contentment.Keywords
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