Description
The purpose of this literature review is to highlight and compare insights from research conducted in different disciplines on the effects of the use of calculative practices in academia in Europe. His work reviews the findings and reflections provided in academic literature on the various types of consequences stemming from the diffusion of the “audit culture” and surveillance mechanisms in academia. In so doing, it draws upon insights from previous literature in education, management and accounting. The literature review shows that a growing number of studies are focussing on the hybridization of universities, not only in terms of calculative practices (e.g. performance indicators) but also in relation to individual actors (e.g. academics and managers) who may have divergent values, and thus, act according to multiple logics. It highlights many areas in which further robust academic research is needed to guide policy and practice developments in universities. This review provides academics, regulators and decision-makers with relevant insights into the critical issues of using calculative practices and surveillance mechanisms in academia. Despite the negative effects have been observed in various disciplines, there is an evident perpetuation in the use of those practices. This paper contributes to the ongoing debates on the effects of calculative practices and surveillance mechanisms in academia.| Period | 2023-Jun-26 |
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| Held at | National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education, Japan |
| Degree of Recognition | International |