Strategies of the merger universities in Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture

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10.2991/978-2-38476-146-3_22How to use a DOI?

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university merger; integration strategy; McKinsey 7S Model; Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture

Abstract

The purposes of this research are 1) to study the current status of the merger of Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture, 2) to provide strategies for the integration process of Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture after the merger, and 3) to develop guidelines for resolving issues arising from the merger. The population for this research was 77 key leaders of Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture. The statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The results revealed that:

The current status of the merger was viewed positively in all aspects of the 7S dimensions which are skills, style, shared values, strategy, staff, system, and structure rated as “good” by respondents.

Recommended strategies include aligning academic offerings to workforce needs, streamlining organizational structures, implementing unified data systems, promoting student-centric values, enhancing staff skills, evaluating, and optimizing human resources, and utilizing collaborative leadership approaches.

Targeted integration of operations and culture across campuses can facilitate an effective merger. A focus on leadership, strategic vision, cultural integration, and stakeholder engagement is pivotal.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Huizhong Lyu
AU  - Pong Horadal
AU  - Sombat Teekasap
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/11/29
TI  - Strategies of the merger universities in Guangxi Vocational University of Agriculture
BT  - Proceedings of the 2023 8th International Conference on Modern Management and Education Technology (MMET 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 190
EP  - 195
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-146-3_22
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