University Ranking Systems and Their Perceived Usefulness for Organisational Transformation in Developing Countries

Abstract

This study investigates university ranking and their perceived usefulness for organizational transformation in developing countries. The rationale of this study is that it has helped to uphold standards, policy implementation, and maintain quality assurance in teaching, learning, research, and community development. Findings reveal that certain factors were perceived useful to university ranking in developing countries. Adequate facilities for enhancing work performance among academic staff proportionate to their qualifications of doctorate, masters and bachelor's ratio; and students' ratio (a large number of undergraduates and postgraduates); and institutional income that caters for funding programs and activities; research, which faculty members/postgraduate students are deeply involved and willing to promote its growth and visibility; and citation impact, its influence within the institution and research output/productivity based on funds allocated/available to the institution through external bodies to support research.