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A conceptual overview of a holistic model for quality in higher education

Gitachari Srikanthan (Centre for Management Quality Research, Research Development Unit, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia)
John F. Dalrymple (Centre for Management Quality Research, Research Development Unit, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia)

International Journal of Educational Management

ISSN: 0951-354X

Article publication date: 3 April 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to develop an overarching basis to consider issues of quality in higher education.

Design/methodology/approach

An attempt is made to synthesise different approaches to management in higher education.

Findings

The article concludes that it is possible to synthesise a model, based on existing literature, to uniquely address higher education.

Research limitations/implications

The model developed is a conceptual one as emphasised by the title.

Originality/value

Provides a thought framework for addressing the quality issues in higher education.

Keywords

Citation

Srikanthan, G. and Dalrymple, J.F. (2007), "A conceptual overview of a holistic model for quality in higher education", International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 173-193. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513540710738647

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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