How quality assurance codes change: beyond bells and whistles and code by catastrophe? / Hilary Winchester and Darryl O'Brien

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Author	WINCHESTER, Hilary (OBRIEN, Darryl)
Title	How quality assurance codes change: beyond bells and whistles and code by catastrophe? / Hilary Winchester and Darryl O'Brien
Publication year	2018
Source/Footnote	In: Quality in higher education. - 24 (2018) 1, S. 19 - 28
Inventory number	46966
Keywords	Ausland : Australien : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Ausland : Oman : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Qualitätssicherung
Abstract	Quality assurance codes and guidelines for systems of higher education change frequently and sometimes rapidly and dramatically. More often changes are gradual and incremental. This paper examines types of change to these codes and guidelines and uses strategic management theory to outline three modes of development and change. An example of gradual change, sometimes referred to as logical incrementalism or adding bells and whistles is outlined from Oman. A contrasting example of discontinuous change known as emergent strategy or code by catastrophe is used from Australia. Elements of a third co-participative model incorporating stakeholder and community input alongside technical knowledge are becoming more frequent. An ideal model is proposed drawing from the best aspects of logical incrementalism and co-participative development. This model can be applied to changes in codes, guidelines and standards in multiple systems and sectors. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)