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SUSTAINABLE HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP: A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH FROM THE FUNCTIONALIST PARADIGM FOR HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING
Corresponding Author(s) : Muftahu Jibirin Salihu
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020): March
Abstract
Propose of the study: This paper intends to explore the concept of sustainable higher education leadership and to develop a propose conceptual approach of leadership for higher institutions of learning from the perspective of the functionalist paradigm.
The Methodology: The paper critically analyzed the concept of sustainable higher education leadership, explore the functionalist paradigm, and their relevance in leading higher institutions of learning. The paper have methodologically selected the three main concepts of the paradigm and link them with higher institutions of learning and work out a plan and modalities on how they could be applied in practice.
Main Findings: The main findings and the contribution of the paper were identified in the two main sections. The first, explore the definitions and features of various functionalist paradigm and its dimensions within the cycle of leadership. While the second part of the paper synthesized the theories and discuss their relevance with sustainable leadership in higher education and systematically come up with a framework/model that is practically applicable within the context of higher educational institutions of learning.
Applications of this study: This research can be applicable to the higher institutions of learning including Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges as well as Moto-technics.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This research paper has critically analyzed the functionalist paradigm with a specific focus on leadership and systematically come up with a framework/model on how such can be applied in the leadership of higher educational institutions of learning.
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- Holmwood, J. (2005). “Functionalism and its Critics†in Modern Social Theory: An Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 87–109.
- Blau, P. M., & Scott, W. (1962). Richard: Formal Organizations. A Comparative Approach. San Francisco: Chandler.
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- Lawrence, P. R., & Lorsch, J. W. (1967). Organization and environment.
- M J Salihu & N M A Ramadneh (2015) he Need for Global Educators? Their Significance in the Present Time and Implication for Quality Education. Global Journal of Educational Studies. 2015, Vol. 1, No. 2. Pp 67-76.
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- Morgan, G. (2006b). Nature intervenes: Organizations as organisms. Chapter 3 in Images of organization (3rd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, pp. 33–71.
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- Putnam, L. (1983). The interpretive perspective: An alternative to functionalism. In Communication and organizations: An interpretive approach. Beverley Hills: Sage Publications.
- Salihu, M. J. (2019). A Conceptual Analysis of the Leadership Theories and Proposed Leadership Framework in Higher Education. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2019/v5i430164
- Sergiovanni, T. et al. (1987b). Educational governance and administration (2nd Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
- Sergiovanni, T.J. (1995). The forces of leadership and the culture of schools. The principalship: A reflective practice perspective (3rd Ed.) Boston: Allyn & Bacon, pp. 83–112.
- Souviney, R. J. (1989). Learning to teach mathematics. Merrill Publishing Company.
- Stocking, G. (1984). Functionalism Historicized. Essays on British Social Anthropology. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
- Taylor, F. W. (1911). Shop management. Harper & brothers.
- Thompson, J. (1967). D.(1967) Organizations in action. New York.
- United Nations University–Institute of the Advanced Study of Sustainability [UNU-IAS]. (2017). Global RCE network: Education for sustainable development (RCEs worldwide).
- Walford, G. et al (1998). Durkheim and modern education. Routledg.
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Blau, P. M., & Scott, W. (1962). Richard: Formal Organizations. A Comparative Approach. San Francisco: Chandler.
Hopwood, B., Mellor, M., & O’Brien, G, (2005) Sustainable development: Mapping different approaches. Sustainable Development, 13, 38–52. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.244 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.244
Huber, G. P. (1980). Managerial decision making. Springer Nature.
Gouldner, A. W. (1956). Explorations in applied social science. Social Problems, 3(3), 169-181 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1525/sp.1956.3.3.03a00050
Lawrence, P. R., & Lorsch, J. W. (1967). Organization and environment.
M J Salihu & N M A Ramadneh (2015) he Need for Global Educators? Their Significance in the Present Time and Implication for Quality Education. Global Journal of Educational Studies. 2015, Vol. 1, No. 2. Pp 67-76.
Macionis, John J. (1989). Sociology (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. https://doi.org/10.5296/gjes.v1i2.9261 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/gjes.v1i2.9261
Martindale, D. (1965). Introduction: In Functionalism in the Social Sciences: The Strength and Limits of Functionalism in Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. Philadelphia: The American Academy of Political and Social Science.
Morgan, G. (1980). Paradigms, metaphors and puzzle solving in organisation theory. Administrative Science Quarterly, 608.). https://doi.org/10.2307/2392283 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2307/2392283
Morgan, G. (2006). Mechanization takes command: Organizations as machines. Chapter 2 in Images of organization (3rd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, Calfornia: Sage Publications, pp. 11–31.
Morgan, G. (2006b). Nature intervenes: Organizations as organisms. Chapter 3 in Images of organization (3rd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, pp. 33–71.
Orton, J. D., & Weick, K. E. (1990). Loosely coupled systems: A reconceptualization. Academy of management review, 15(2), 203-223. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1990.4308154 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1990.4308154
Putnam, L. (1983). The interpretive perspective: An alternative to functionalism. In Communication and organizations: An interpretive approach. Beverley Hills: Sage Publications.
Salihu, M. J. (2019). A Conceptual Analysis of the Leadership Theories and Proposed Leadership Framework in Higher Education. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2019/v5i430164
Sergiovanni, T. et al. (1987b). Educational governance and administration (2nd Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Sergiovanni, T.J. (1995). The forces of leadership and the culture of schools. The principalship: A reflective practice perspective (3rd Ed.) Boston: Allyn & Bacon, pp. 83–112.
Souviney, R. J. (1989). Learning to teach mathematics. Merrill Publishing Company.
Stocking, G. (1984). Functionalism Historicized. Essays on British Social Anthropology. Madison: The University of Wisconsin Press.
Taylor, F. W. (1911). Shop management. Harper & brothers.
Thompson, J. (1967). D.(1967) Organizations in action. New York.
United Nations University–Institute of the Advanced Study of Sustainability [UNU-IAS]. (2017). Global RCE network: Education for sustainable development (RCEs worldwide).
Walford, G. et al (1998). Durkheim and modern education. Routledg.