6533b829fe1ef96bd128abca
RESEARCH PRODUCT
Towards a novel conceptual framework for understanding mergers in higher education
Rómulo PinheiroLars GeschwindTimo AarrevaaraYuzhuo Caisubject
Organizational innovationKnowledge managementHigher educationbusiness.industryInstitutionalisationManagement science05 social sciencesComputingMilieux_PERSONALCOMPUTINGInnovation process050301 educationOrganizational cultureEconomic benefitsEducationComputingMilieux_MANAGEMENTOFCOMPUTINGANDINFORMATIONSYSTEMSConceptual framework0502 economics and businessBusinessInstitutional theory0503 education050203 business & managementdescription
ABSTRACTThis paper tries to develop a conceptual framework for a comprehensive understanding of the merger process, which is regarded as a matter of institutionalization of organizational innovation. In the framework, a number of factors affecting merger process or institutionalization of merger are identified, such as those related to environmental issues, economic benefits, institutional compatibility and human agency. The framework hopefully narrows our knowledge gap on theorizing innovation process, in general, and university merger, in particular. It also has a potential to better assist decision-makers and managers in planning and implementing university mergers.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-19 | European Journal of Higher Education |