Date of Award
8-2015
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Legacy Department
Educational Leadership
Committee Chair/Advisor
Russell Marion, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Wayne Bennett, Ph.D.
Committee Member
William Hanson, Ph.D.
Committee Member
James Satterfield, Ph.D.
Abstract
Institutions of higher education are more focused on raising private funds today than ever before. This need to increase funding has provided opportunity for emergent behavior among all levels of the institution and has provided an opportunity for the study of leadership among those responsible for managing the fundraising operation. This study will endeavor to understand the emergent enabling and adapting leadership in an institution of higher education during a change to a centralized fundraising model. A case study approach will build a narrative of interaction among those involved in the change and develop insight through the lens of Complexity Leadership Theory. Through the story told by administration, deans and foundation staff, an understanding of change management in complex organizations will be produced and recommendations for practice and further study will be delivered.
Recommended Citation
Bonnette, J. Michael, "A Case Study of Complex Systems in Leadership in Higher Education Fundraising" (2015). All Dissertations. 1605.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/1605