Conceptualising middle management in higher education: A multifaceted discourse

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 19-34

  Clegg, Sue ^a   McAuley, John ^a  

^a SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 17044435829     PISSN: 1360080X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13600800500045786     Document Type: Article

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