Higher Education: A Case Study of Leadership at the Royal University of Bhutan

Kinley Rinchen

Bhutan Journal of Business and Management, 2020

Abstract: Effective leadership is key to any organisational success including higher education institutions. This paper assesses the different aspects of leadership in the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) using Bryman’s 13 Key Behaviors of Effective Leaders. Secondary data from Organisational Behaviour Survey 2015 was used. It covered 548 respondents from eight colleges and Office of the Vice Chancellor. A simple aggregate analysis was used to draw inferences. Findings show that employees have generally rated high in the way they communicate broader direction - vision and mission, treatment of staff in a fair manner, being approachable, and building harmonious relationship with colleagues. However, ratings are lower on engagement of staff in planning processes, providing constructive feedback, delegating decision-making authority and ensuring coordinated approach to planning and implementation. Based on the assessment, the paper offers suggestions for a system of rigorous leadership training that will continue to nurture the strength of existing leadership.

Keywords: Leadership, Higher Education Leadership; Royal University of Bhutan; Academic Leadership. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.17102/bjbm.v3.4

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