This chapter analyses the perceptions of academics within Chilean universities concerning institutional management and their participation in decision-making processes. Additionally, it aims to comprehend academics’ views on their influence on key academic decisions at the different organisational levels of the university. This research is grounded on empirical data gathered through the APIKS survey conducted in the Chilean setting between 2018 and 2019. A total of 1850 responses were obtained, with 1258 being completed. Academics were grouped based on their time allocation for research and teaching, into three categories: those with a preference for teaching, those with a balanced allocation for teaching and research, and those with a preference for research. The findings indicate that academics have minimal influence over defining important academic policies at the institutional level. Academics who balance their workload between teaching and research seem to hold more influence at all levels within organisations. The findings also suggest that academics see university management as combining both managerialism and collegiality, although the former remains dominant. This study corroborates previous research demonstrating a growing professionalisation and managerialisation in university management. Thus, according to academics, Chilean universities are progressing towards a more cohesive and business-oriented functioning.