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Starting up the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University: Critical Success Factors and Questions of Balance
Organizational Learning Contracts: New and Traditional Colleges
  • Paul S. GOODMAN
  • Steven M. MILLER, Singapore Management University
Publication Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-2011
Abstract

This chapter follows the initiation and start up of the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University. Critical success factors for the startup and subsequent operation of this new college are identified. Challenges in the forms of managing stability and innovation, leadership succession, governing, and visibility are examined. The chapter closes with personal learning.

Keywords
  • vision,
  • recruiting,
  • success factors,
  • personal learning,
  • challenges,
  • new institution,
  • curriculum
Editor
Paul S. Goodman
ISBN
9780199738656
Identifier
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199738656.003.0008
Publisher
Oxford University Press
City or Country
Oxford
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199738656.003.0008
Citation Information
Paul S. GOODMAN and Steven M. MILLER. "Starting up the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University: Critical Success Factors and Questions of Balance" Organizational Learning Contracts: New and Traditional Colleges (2011) p. 139 - 163
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/steve-miller/77/