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This study analyzes differences in power perception across hierarchical levels in university departments and their consequences on studying the power structure of universities. The study's major variables include the holder of power and the nature of decisions involved, controlling for the field and the prestige of the department. Two perceivers were the subjects of the study, chairpersons and faculty members. Comparison between the two perceivers yields considerable differences. The different patterns of power observed by faculty members and chairpersons and the various areas of agreement and disagreement between the perceivers are discussed and analyzed.
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Neumann, Y. The perception of power in university departments: A comparison between chairpersons and faculty members. Res High Educ 11, 283–293 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00975620
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