A strategy tripod perspective on merger effectiveness in the higher education industry: the mediating role of future foresight

Sajwani, Zahraa Sameer; Hazzam, Joe; Lahrech, Abdelmounaim; Alnuaimi, Muna

doi:10.1108/ijem-11-2020-0525

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“…The literature on mergers points to various rationales and attributes of successful and unsuccessful mergers. The factors determining the success of a merger are effective leadership (Evans et al, 2016; Kavanagh, 2006; Yoon & Kim, 2015) and an appreciation by leaders of the key roles played by individuals in the change process (Choi, 2011) and government support (Sajwani et al, 2021). The more compatible the organizational and disciplinary cultures of pre‐existing individuals are, the more successful a merger will be (Buono & Bowditch, 1989; Norgåd & Skodvin, 2002; Ribando et al, 2017).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of mergers on conflicts at universities—Conclusions from courts decisions

Stachowiak‐Kudła,

Westa,

Meix‐Cereceda

et al. 2024

Conflict Resolution Qtrly

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Despite the growing popularity of mergers in higher education, limited research examines their impact on conflicts within the affected universities and their surroundings. The article discusses the issue of university mergers in Belgium, Germany, and Spain, which were so severe that they required resolution by a constitutional court. The methods include an analysis of constitutional courts' judgments, supported by the analysis of literature and legal acts concerning higher education. The results indicate that both forced and voluntary mergers lead to fierce conflicts resolved by constitutional courts. Conflicts may arise not only in universities to be merged or already merged but also within the institutional environment of the university. In addition to the unified universities themselves, participants in such conflicts may also include competing universities, professional associations, student unions, and governmental bodies. In court disputes regarding the merging of universities, a violation of the university's right to autonomy and/or of academic freedom in general are usually alleged. The results also show that the different structures and organizational cultures of universities need not presage the failure of the merger.

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confidence: 99%

Impact of mergers on conflicts at universities—Conclusions from courts decisions

Stachowiak‐Kudła,

Westa,

Meix‐Cereceda

et al. 2024

Conflict Resolution Qtrly

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“…Engagement from staff will be key to the success of the programmatic reviews to ensure that we are future proofing the portfolio and engagement with industry will support in developing our future foresight competence (Sajwani et al, 2021). Kotter's Change Model designed for business underpins much change in organisations and has been researched in Academia for the impact primarily in administrative change (Kang et al, 2021).…”

Section: Staff Experiencing Change Fatiguementioning

confidence: 99%

Intersecting Programme Design Thinking in Business disciplines in a new Technological University

Donnelly,

Harvey

2023

IJMAR

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This reflective paper discusses how design thinking principles and stages can support a people-focused collaboration between two new Schools in a new Faculty of Business in a new technological university (TU) in Ireland; TUs are a new entity for the higher education sector in the country. The layers of ‘newness’ and uncertainty in the context of this work enabled design principles to be a useful complemental tool for our planning. There are currently five TUs in Ireland with TU Dublin being the first established in January 2019. Technological Universities have been founded to address the social and economic needs of their region and to engage in industry-focused research. A focus is on science and technology programmes that are vocationally and professionally oriented, and a key aspect of the TU remit is an expectation to play a pivotal role in facilitating access and progression for students particularly through relationships with the further education and training sector. The collaboration is between two Heads of School in this context who are using design thinking to help shape their future business programme portfolio for the next 3-5 years. In such a novel situation that we found ourselves in 2022-23, dealing with change at multiple levels required new ways of thinking. This work was part of a University-wide School and Programmatic Review process where people-focused curriculum and learning design involved the academic staff and students who constitute new disciplinary-based programme design teams. We believe that design thinking can provide us with a set of shared principles, processes, practices and attitudes that encourage our disciplinary teams to “think like designers” through a complex process of restructuring our programme portfolio in this new technological university context.

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“…A medical student hardly finds time for healthy activities like sports, exercise and meditation. Unfortunately, sports and co-curricular activities are also not promoted in Pakistan's medical colleges (12)They are conducted on annual basis as events rather than considering them as integral part of life. Our future health professionals are severely lacking in mental health and wellbeing.…”

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Assessment of Level of Stress in Undergraduate Medical Students of a Private Medical College in Pakistan

Izza¹,

Shah²,

Siddiqui³

et al. 2022

PJMHS

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Background: Extensive and demanding medical curriculum manifests itself as stress in medical students. Different individuals perceive stress differently. Stress greatly affects academic performance and mental health of medical students. Levels of stress vary with gender, year of study and living conditions of students. Objective: This study was performed to evaluate stress levels of undergraduate medical students in Pakistan. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Duration: Two months from December 2021 to January 2022. Setting: Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan. Methods: First year, second year, third year, fourth year and final year MBBS students from Multan Medical and Dental College (MMDC), Pakistan were selected through census sampling. Students were asked to fill Perceived Stress Scale Questionnaire (PSSQ-10). After quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive studies, all students were divided into three groups: low stress, moderate stress, and high stress bearers. Results: Among 427 students, 54 (12.65%) students had low stress, 311 (72.83%) students had moderate stress and 62 (14.52%) students had high stress. Females were more stressed compared to males. Among high stress group, 18% females were affected compared to 9% males. 73.94% females had moderate stress compared to their male counterparts i.e., 71.08%. Male boarders were less stressed compared to female boarders. Students of first year had lowest perceived stress (M=9, SD=3.82), whereas final year students had highest stress (M=30.5, SD= 2.8), followed by third year, fourth year, second year and first year students. Practical implication: This study is intended to give an insight into level of stress that medical students are encountering. Early intervention by concerned authorities for high levels of stress can enable students to handle stress in a better way in years to come and prevent them from developing any psychiatric disorders. Students with mild and moderate stress levels can be helped to prevent more serious stress conditions. A less stressful environment is congenial for students for academics and mental health. Conclusion: The study highlights the issue of prevalence of perceived stress among medical students, which is affecting their academic performance and health. Keywords: Moderate Stress, Under-Graduate Perceived Stress Scale ,, Discomfort, Academic,

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A strategy tripod perspective on merger effectiveness in the higher education industry: the mediating role of future foresight

Cited by 5 publications

References 81 publications

Impact of mergers on conflicts at universities—Conclusions from courts decisions

Impact of mergers on conflicts at universities—Conclusions from courts decisions

Intersecting Programme Design Thinking in Business disciplines in a new Technological University

Assessment of Level of Stress in Undergraduate Medical Students of a Private Medical College in Pakistan

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