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|a Hazelkorn, Ellen
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|a The Impact of League Tables and Ranking Systems on Higher Education Decision Making
|h Elektronische Ressource
|c Ellen, Hazelkorn
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|a L'impact du classement des établissements sur la prise de décision dans l'enseignement supérieur
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|b OECD Publishing
|c 2007
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|a OECD Books and Papers
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|a 10.1787/hemp-v19-art12-en
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|t Higher Education Management and Policy
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|a As the battle for "world class excellence" accelerates, competition for students, faculty, finance and researchers between higher education institutions, nationally and internationally, has intensified. In this environment, the results of formally and relatively benign benchmarking exercises have taken on increased prominence and importance elevating the popularity and notoriety of league tables and ranking systems. To date, critical attention has focused on assessing the methodology behind these different systems and asking whether the resultant tables provide reliable information or denote quality. In contrast, this paper examines what impact, if any, league tables and ranking systems are having on higher education institution decision making. Drawing on a comprehensive survey of higher education leaders and senior managers worldwide, the paper aims to better understand the influences on strategic and operational decision making and choices, and institutional reputation and prestige. The study raises important challenges for both institutional leaders and governments
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