Death to bureaucracy! (Editor's Note).

From: University Business | Date: October 1, 2002| Author: Grayson, Kathy | Copyright information

WHEN DR. EDWARD HUNDERT TOOK ON THE PRESIDENCY OF Case Western Reserve this summer, he laid out a multipoint vision for the university; one that would elevate the institution to its place as "the most powerful learning environment in the world." The cornerstone of his mission? To "annihilate all unnecessary bureaucracy." (Alas, good men and women before him have espoused the dream.) Yes, it's all about streamlining technology and business processes, but translated, says the new pre...

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