Tensions and Models in General Education Planning

An analysis of merging effects on academic culture

Since the merging of organizations and institutions has undeniable effects on them, and appropriate action is needed in this regard. The present research selected the merging of Shahid-Abbaspour University in Shahid-Beheshti University as a case study to identify the effects of this action. This study, in terms of purpose and method, is applied and descriptive-survey, respectively.  The general...

The general education initiative in Hong Kong: organized contradictions and emerging tensions

In 2012 all Hong Kong universities will be extending the length of the undergraduate degree from 3 to 4 years and adding General Education as a degree requirement. This reform initiative represents a unique case of comprehensive organizational change of higher education on an unprecedented scale. This paper examines several of the most significant contradictions and tensions facing this initiat...

Tourism Education and Training Models Getting to the Core of Destination Planning and Managemet

Comparison of Strategic Plans of Universities and Institutes of Higher Education with a Quantitative Approach

Strategic planning in Iranian universities and institutes of higher education is generally prepared using strategic planning models introduced by experts and other universities. These programs will be published in the form of university strategic planning documents. These documents have such features that can be similar or different than the programming templates used. Existence of the similar...

DESIGNING AN OPERATIONAL PLANNING MODEL FOR HOSPITALS AFFILIATED TO THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL EDUCATION OF IRAN

Background & Aims: The operational planning is a process that by it managers regular the actions for receiving to goals. One of The problems in Management of Iranian hospitals is the lack of native model for operational planning. This study has been conducted to designing a model for operational planning in Hospitals affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran. Materials ...