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Intended learning outcomes, Student Evaluation of OBL Survey (SEOBLS), assessment, alignment, validity, reliability Matrix organization: A mismatch for managing research structures in institutes of higher learning

Chen Der-Thanq Victor | Pee Li Leslie Toh | Jun Song Huang

 

Abstract:

Many institutes of higher learning (IHLs) set up research facilities to foster collaboration among researchers and academic staff. We maintain that the collaborative nature of research and other features of managing research, such as equal authority and sperm position of projects with organizational structure, share much in common with matrix organization (Sy & D'Annunzio, 2005). In general, the matrix organizational designs allow interdependence between individuals with diverse expertise so as to achieve greater flexibility in handling complex issues that arise from the ever changing external landscapes. This is consistent with the challenges of managing research in IHLs. However, when the management of research is not in tandem with the overall IHL governance structure, as in the case of the balanced matrix design, we contend that unnecessary competition, confusion, and tensions will arise. in this paper, we propose some counter measures to overcome the various issues and weaknesses of managing research and further propose a more flexible and productive way to manage research in IHLs.