The Dimensions of Influence on Research Administrator Behavior: Toward a Theoretical Model of Research Administration as a Public Service Profession

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Title: The Dimensions of Influence on Research Administrator Behavior: Toward a Theoretical Model of Research Administration as a Public Service Profession
Language: English
Authors: Atkinson, Timothy N., Gilleland, Diane S., Barrett, T. Gregory
Source: Journal of Research Administration. Spr 2007 38(1):19-30.
Availability: Society of Research Administrators International. 500 North Washington Street Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22046. Tel: 703-741-0140; Fax: 703-741-0142; e-mail: membership@srainternational.org; Web site: http://www.srainternational.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Research Administration, Administrator Behavior, Public Service, Models, Professional Associations, Strategic Planning, Futures (of Society), Administrator Attitudes, Professional Personnel, Identification, Self Concept
ISSN: 1539-1590
Abstract: As the Society of Research Administrators International enters its 40th anniversary, it will become necessary to critically evaluate the state of the research administration profession to chart new directions and new ideas, and to solidify our educational, professional and scholarly agendas for the future. What follows is a critical synthesis and evaluation of 20th century thought on the sociology of the professions, with integration of research administration characteristics as a public service profession. It is suggested that we establish a modern theoretical model. The model proposed is not the final one by any means, but this evaluation situates research administration in the overall study of the professions, providing an important theoretical stronghold. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 28
Entry Date: 2010
Access URL: https://www.srainternational.org/sra03/template/tntbjour.cfm?id=598
Accession Number: EJ902215
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:As the Society of Research Administrators International enters its 40th anniversary, it will become necessary to critically evaluate the state of the research administration profession to chart new directions and new ideas, and to solidify our educational, professional and scholarly agendas for the future. What follows is a critical synthesis and evaluation of 20th century thought on the sociology of the professions, with integration of research administration characteristics as a public service profession. It is suggested that we establish a modern theoretical model. The model proposed is not the final one by any means, but this evaluation situates research administration in the overall study of the professions, providing an important theoretical stronghold. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
ISSN:1539-1590