Leadership Constraints and Restraints Under the 'New Managerialism'

Abstract

'New Managerialism' in the university sector refers to the increasingly pervasive use of corporate process and practices for institutional leadership and management. The focus of 'new managerialism' in on efficiency, accountability and standards - generally packaged under the rhetoric of 'quality assurance'. Under the 'new managerialism' business processes, practices and performance indicators override the previous dominance of learning, professional skills and knowledge in Australian universities.