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- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Perception of Organizational Sycophancy in Universities: A Research on Academicians
Aribas, Ayse Nihan; Esmer, Yusuf; Yüksel, Muhammet
Today, it is seen that unethical behaviors are diversifying in universities, which are accepted as value-based organizations. Sycophancy, which is an unethical behavior in universities where the hierarchical structure is evident, emerges as an important issue in academic circles. The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of organizational sycophancy in universities. In the study, 36 academicians were interviewed within the scope of qualitative research method. The answers given by the academics were processed in depth within the scope of the themes determined in accordance with the content analysis technique. The results of the study showed that sycophantic behavior is quite common in universities, that it leads to various negative consequences in the academic environment, and that there are many factors that lead to sycophantic behavior. In conclusion, organizational sycophancy is a phenomenon intertwined with academic success, cooperation and organizational culture in universities. The role of sycophantic behaviors, the attitudes of academics towards managers and the place of these attitudes in organizational structures is a topic that requires more research in academic circles. In this context, studies on sycophancy in universities provide important information for academic success and improvement of the work environment.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ2Looking inside the strategic plans: Strengths and weaknesses of Turkish higher education institutions; [Mirando dentro de los planes estratégicos: Fortalezas y debilidades de las instituciones de educación superior Turcas]
Selvitopu, Abdullah; Kaya, Metin
As strengths and weaknesses are regarded as internal features of an organization, the present study focused on strengths and weaknesses of Turkish public universities by analyzing the SWOTs (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of twenty higher education institutions. By applying qualitative content analytical tools, we tried to make some comparisons, twenty universities, ten ranked at the top and ten at the bottom of the URAP list, were chosen to analyze the strengths and weaknesses. Findings show that all universities top or bottom ones have internal strengths and weaknesses on their own. The strengths of universities differ according to their size, field of service, structure, history and geographical locations. Top universities which are in big size, have a deeply rooted history and situated in a better geographical location can enjoy the strengths as qualified faculty members, organizational culture, internationalization process, infrastructure and good alumni relations. On the other hand, bottom universities which have not got those advantages deal with other strengths such as young faculty members, organizational support and internal communication. As for the weaknesses, top universities need more budget and acceptable rate of faculty member and student. Bottom ones need more qualified faculty members, students and staff. As they are located in disadvantageous regions, they are in need of some promotions to attract faculties, staff, national and international students. In addition, they also should be aware of the contributions of good alumni relations.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2016An Alternative Approach to Budget Management in University: Participatory Budgeting
Çam Tosun, Figen
The aim of this study is to reveal university / faculty managers and university components' (student, teaching staff, and administrative staff) opinions about participatory budgeting. In this research qualitative E research method was used to describe university / faculty managers and university components (student, 0 teaching staff, and administrative staff) opinions about participatory budgeting. Interviews were made as a part of qualitative research method. Working group is composed of totally 66 members from Ankara, Balikesir and Erzincan Universities. Semi-structured interview forms developed by researcher were applied as data collection tools. Collected data in interviews were applied descriptive analysis technique. When we take participants as a whole, the majority want participatory budget to be carried out at the universities.
