Leading The University To Build A Greater Performance
Abstract
Higher education systems as well as universities in Asian countries have experienced high organizational competitiveness. The quality of university governance is highlighted as a strategic issue for many governments in the region. Research results of this sector indicate that the performance of most universities in Asia move slowly. Compared to other higher educations in the developed countries, many Asian universities are still in the lower positions. Leadership of the university governance is, thus, argued to be central to ensure university organizations survive in the global market. This article overviews the performance of universities in Asia, and discuss some strategies on how universities are to be lead to get a higher level performance within the challenging environment. Further research needs to explore broader insights about the effective leadership models in enhancing university governance.
Keywords: higher education, governance, university, management, leadership
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