University Goals
An Operative Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9011383 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Clifton F Conrad (corresponding author), Clifton Conrad |
| Year | 1974 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 504-516 |
| Publication date | 1974-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-1546 • E-ISSN: 1538-4640 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00221546.1974.11776992 |
| OpenAlex | W2011453529 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 13 |
The purpose of this essay is to offer a new way of conceptualizing university goals. Several explanations are given as to why universities are not characterized by formal goals, and the concept of “operative goals” is advanced as a more useful concept. Operative goals are viewed as a function of the various “constraints” that affect the university, with special attention given to the environment-organization interface. Eight major constraints on university goals are identified and briefly discussed. The advantages of such a conceptualization are considered, and lastly, two general methods of identifying operative goals are suggested
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,07 |
| Citation span | 1981 - 1988 (8) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |