Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: who manages what? -- 2. Changing universities -- 3. Managing and people in postmodern times -- 4. Managing what abiding university? -- 5. Managing through cooperation -- 6. Managing the academic enterprise -- 7. Managing people and resources -- 8. Managing communication and using information technology -- 9. Is the learning university manageable?

Debunks management theories and fashions as applied to higher education. This book provides practical guidance for a set of principles as to how universities and colleges can be re-energized and their staff mobilized to be effective in meeting the needs of the global knowledge society.