THE TYPOLOGY OF ORGANIZATIONAL-EFFECTIVENESS IN AUSTRALIAN HIGHER-EDUCATION

This paper briefly summarizes the new developments emerging from a maj or ongoing research program in Australia in higher education that test ed and extended Cameron's dimensions of organizational effectiveness. Framed in this context, the paper then reports on the second national study in Australia to replicate earlier findings. The results confirm earlier findings and unequivocally establish the four-group typology t hat existed until recently. Finally, discussion includes consideration of micro and macro benefits of the framework with particular emphasis on recent structural changes to the Australian higher education syste m with reference to organizational culture and quality standards.