Higher authority organizational stressors among higher education deans: A multiple case study

Chan, Alfred Huan Zhi and Muhammad Idris Bullare @ Bahari and Mohd. Dahlan A. Malek (2018) Higher authority organizational stressors among higher education deans: A multiple case study. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 10. pp. 333-343. ISSN 2050-7003

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans. Design/methodology/approach – This current research employed a qualitative approach utilizing a contextual paradigm with a multiple case study methodology. Findings – Out of ten investigated deans in a public higher education institution in Malaysia, nine reported experiences of organizational stressor elements arising from higher authority. Three non-overlapping subthemes were systematically discovered. Practical implications – Successful identification of these higher authority organizational stressors has implications for higher education management policies. Policies that reduce or eliminate these stressors may create a positive and progressive environment for deans and the higher education field. Originality/value – This study will thus serve to promote a deeper understanding of higher authority organizational stressors encountered by higher education deans.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Case study , Qualitative , Stressors , Contextual , Organizational stress
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF1-990 Psychology
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB2801-3095 School administration and organization
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User: SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited: 21 Jul 2022 12:05
Last Modified: 21 Jul 2022 12:05
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33446

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