A resource management tool for implementing strategic direction in an academic department

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 experie...

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Published in:	Journal of higher education policy and management Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 273 - 283
Main Authors:	Ringwood, John V., Devitt, Frank, Doherty, Seán, Farrell, Ronan, Lawlor, Bob, McLoone, Seán C., McLoone, Seamus F., Rogers, Alan, Villing, Rudi, Ward, Tomás
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 01-07-2005 Taylor & Francis Group Journals
Subjects:	Academic personnel Academic staff Academic staff workload Departments Educational administration Engineering education Europe Higher education Human resource management Ireland Load balancing system Planning Resource allocation Strategic Planning Teaching Universities University administration University planning Working conditions Workload allocation
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Summary:	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.
Bibliography:	Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management; v.27 n.2 p.273-283; July 2005 Refereed article. Includes bibliographical references. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, v.27, no.2, July 2005: (273)-283
ISSN:	1360-080X 1469-9508
DOI:	10.1080/13600800500120209