Management Change in South African Higher Education

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The book explores the evolving power dynamics and organizational structures in South African higher education, particularly post-1999. It examines the implementation of managerialism and its consequences within academic institutions, providing insights into how these changes affect both academics and managers. The concept of "Contrived Collegial Managerialism" serves as a framework to analyze these altered power relations. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the motivations behind managerialism and its specific implications in the university setting.