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A CHALLENGE IN GOVERNANCE: A CASE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

Shezeen Salim Hemani, Arif Nazir Butt


INDUSTRY : Education

AREA : HRM/OB

ORGANIZATION : NAMAL College

LENGTH : 15

LUMS No : 05-774-2016-1

PUBLICATION YEAR : 2016

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KEYWORDS:

Higher Education Management, Leadership, Non-Profit Management, Governance in Non-Profit Organisations, emerging Higher Education Institutions, Governance in Higher Education, Namal College


DESCRIPTION:

The case documents the governance challenges faced by Namal's Board of Governors. Namal College was the brainchild and dream project of Imran Khan - world-renowned cricketer, philanthropist, and one of the most popular politicians on Pakistan. The case narrates the journey of Namal College from it's inception in 2002 until August 2014. At this juncture, Abdul Razak Dawood, the Vice Chairman of Namal's Board, contemplated the challenges Namal faced, and the role the Board and it's members could play in taking the college closer to it's vision.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1) To enable participants identify with and relate to the challenges faced by an emerging Higher Education Institution. 2) To establish a clear understanding of the governance in higher education. 3) To provide participants an understanding of the role of governing bodies (Boards in particular) in universities and non-profit organizations. 4) To allow students to map models/best practices in effective governance and provide recommendations accordingly.


SUBJECTS COVERED:

Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Higher Education Management, Non-Profit Management