Metacognition as a core skill for wise decision-making in higher education: investigating gender differences

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasamin Abedini
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Members ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Department Heads ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Metacognitive Beliefs ◽  
The Future ◽  
Effective Relationships

PurposeThe present study aimed to predict department heads' wisdom in Tehran universities based on their metacognitive beliefs and gender.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a nonexperimental design. The statistical population consisted of all male and female heads of departments in Tehran universities, among whom 150 participants were selected using Morgan's table and via the random sampling method. The research instruments were the Meta-Cognitive Beliefs Questionnaire (Wells, 1997) and the Wisdom Scale (Schmit et al., 2012). The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis and independent-samples t-test.FindingsThe total scores of male and female principals were significantly different in the two scales and some of their subscales. The metacognitive beliefs scale and its components were good and significant predictors of the principals' wisdom. Cognitive self-awareness was the best positive predictor, and positive beliefs about worries were the best negative predictor for their wisdom.Practical implicationsWise department heads are usually more empathetic, and this makes their decisions for the well-being and satisfaction of their colleagues as well as the students. Therefore, when faculty members are more satisfied and relaxed, they can do their teaching better and establish more effective relationships with their students. They should also be more motivated to do scientific research studies. Because wise managers are happier and more relaxed, they can focus more on solving educational problems in their department, and this, in turn, improves the educational quality of their department. The higher the quality of the university educational system, the less stress and the more mental health the students will have. Students in such educational environments are more focused on learning courses and gain better expertise. These students will provide more specialized services to the community in the future.Social implicationsWisdom is associated with better contributing to a happy life, and as a result, we have a healthier and more productive society.Originality/valueIt can be concluded that positive metacognitive knowledge, such as cognitive self-awareness via affecting the principals' mental awareness and regulating thoughts, and negative metacognitive experiences, such as worrying about the future, low meta memory and sensitive-obsessive control negatively affecting their affective and cognitive states, affect the principals' decisions and behaviors in educational settings. According to the results of this research, university presidents can hold workshops to increases metacognitive skills to their administrators and teachers. Also, the results of the present study can help the heads of university departments to establish more constructive and effective relationships with the faculty members and students by strengthening their metacognitive skills.

The relationship between factors that contribute to support and future intentions in relation to a major sporting event

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 442-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Parra Camacho ◽  
Manuel Alonso Dos Santos ◽  
Daniel Duclos Bastias
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Representation ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sporting Event ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
The Future ◽  
Social Distribution ◽  
Theoretical Evidence

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the influence of enthusiasm, fair social distribution of costs and benefits and the quality of the information received through the media in the support for holding sporting events and in future intentions of the Football Copa America held in Chile. Design/methodology/approach Through partial least squares structural equation modelling, two samples from two host cities (Concepción=373; Viña del Mar=267) are analysed. Findings Enthusiasm, the perception of the fair distribution and the quality of the information positively influence the support for sporting events and the future intentions. In the same way, the quality of the information positively influences enthusiasm and fair social distribution. Significant changes were observed between the two cities in the relationships between the quality of the information and the variables of future intentions and enthusiasm and between this variable and those of support and the future intentions of the residents. Research limitations/implications The convenience sampling limits the extrapolation of the results. Practical implications An adequate management of the quality of the information, social justice and enthusiasm can contribute to forming a social representation of the event that determines the backing or the behaviour of the citizens. Social implications Examination of the negative perceptions that cause bad feeling amongst the population receives a mega-event. Originality/value The contribution of theoretical evidence about possible data can determine the social backing and the behaviour of the residents in welcoming a major sporting event.

Australian accounting academics: challenges and possibilities

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Guthrie ◽  
Elaine Evans ◽  
Roger Burritt
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Experience ◽  
Business Professionals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Australian Context ◽  
The Future ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a thought-provoking, attention-directing diegesis about the quality of the experience for those working as academic accounting scholars. Design/methodology/approach – Using storytelling by the authors as narrators and a literature review, this paper examines challenges to, and possibilities for, accounting academics. Findings – The study reveals a number of possibilities for the sustainability of the accounting academy in Australia, all of which rely on the symbiotic relations between the three elements of the profession – practitioners, policymakers and academics – to prepare accounting and business professionals for the future. Research limitations/implications – The study is limited to the Australian context of academic accountants and, therefore, the identified possibilities for accounting academics in other contexts may differ. Practical implications – This paper identifies the challenges for contemporary accounting academics in Australia and presents opportunities for sustainability of the Australian accounting academy. Originality/value – This paper uses a story to explore its overarching theme of the quality of the academic experience for accounting academics in Australia. The story is developed from the authors’ combined experiences of > 80 years as accounting academics who are also actively engaged with the profession.

Economic heavyweight gap mars Nigeria cabinet list

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Price ◽  
Female Representation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Federal States ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Information

Significance However, the first batch of what should eventually become at least 36 nominees representing all federal states does not include the strong economic figure that Nigeria requires to stimulate growth in tough low oil price times. Impacts Low female representation (14%) will draw criticism if not addressed by the subsequent 15 nominations. The future information minister will face a difficult job improving the president's poor communications strategy. The quality of the 2016 budget will be the first test of the strength of Buhari's economic team.

scholarly journals Wikipedia at university: what faculty think and do about it

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 668-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduard Aibar ◽  
Josep Lladós-Masllorens ◽  
Antoni Meseguer-Artola ◽  
Julià Minguillón ◽  
Maura Lerga
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Teaching Resource ◽  
Brick And Mortar ◽  
Large Survey

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate university faculty perceptions and practices of using Wikipedia as a teaching resource. Design/methodology/approach – This study is based on a large survey to all faculty members in two large public universities. A total of 913 valid responses were collected through an online questionnaire with 9 control variables and 41 Likert-scaled questions. Findings – The results do not support an overwhelming sceptical attitude among faculty towards Wikipedia. The overall quality of Wikipedia articles is highly valued and most faculty are regular users, just as students are. Though most faculty show a positive view on the teaching usefulness of Wikipedia, few of them actually use it for teaching purposes. A certain conflict has been detected between standard academic procedures of knowledge building and the open collaborative model on which Wikipedia rests. In the end, two important factors play a role in shaping faculty views: their colleagues’ perceived opinions and practices, and academic disciplines. Research limitations/implications – The survey has only been conducted in two universities. More institutions are needed to broaden the scope. Originality/value – The authors have gathered a greater number of answers than those collected in previous studies. The questionnaire is also very extensive. The survey has been addressed to all faculty members at one online university and at one standard brick-and-mortar university.

Employer of choice: does gender matter?

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 613-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Bellou ◽  
Irini Rigopoulou ◽  
John Kehagias
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Relationships ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Employer Of Choice ◽  
First Time

Purpose – This paper aims to set out to add to extant knowledge by delineating the content of employer of choice (EOC) regardless of sector and shedding light on the role of gender in the EOC profile. Becoming an employer of choice (EOC) is a strategy that can help organizations manage current and prospective employee expectations of their employment relationship. Design/methodology/approach – Responses were gathered from 896 working adults. The questionnaire was developed by the researchers to reflect the employment experience. Parallel analysis and factor analysis were used to analyze the content of the EOC, and t-tests compares EOC factors between male and female individuals. Findings – The results verify the multi-dimensionality of EOC and enrich its content. The most important facets of EOC for employees are the quality of workplace relationships, work prerequisites and satisfying work setting as the most important. With regards to how male and female employees perceive the EOC, both differences and similarities were found. Research limitations/implications – Key limitations pertain to its cross-sectional design, the fact that gender is examined in isolation of other forms of identity that may interact with gender, and the fact that all respondents were Greek and white-collar. Practical implications – The findings can support HR and marketing managers in their effort to attract talented individuals and retain and activate talented employees. Originality/value – Existing evidence identifies the profile of EOCs within specific sectors, while we construct an EOC profile that crosses sector boundaries. Moreover, it is the first time that research into EOC takes gender into consideration in a structured way to offer a clearer understanding of what is valued by individuals.

scholarly journals Destination management: a perspective article

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Fyall ◽  
Brian Garrod
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Economic Inequality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Future ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Destinations are focal points for tourist activity and thus for the study of tourism. They are, however, notoriously difficult to manage due to their complex systems of stakeholders. Such complexity implies that destinations are driven by a wide range of forces in their internal and external environments. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the diversity and depth of the challenges at play in destination management and, in doing so, review the primary contributions in the field. Design/methodology/approach This is a "perspective" paper (i.e. critical literature review). Findings The study of destinations remains an area of active research interest, with the many challenges that arise from within and external to destinations offering much food for thought with respect to their longevity as viable, sustainable and competitive places for tourists to visit. For the future, the need to view destinations as part of a wider system is paramount with them being inescapable from debates on urban planning, economic inequality, transportation and housing and the omnipresence of all things “smart”. Such debates need to incorporate both tourists and resident communities, as the well-being and quality of life of both groups is under threat in many destinations, particularly heritage and culturally rich city destinations around the world, where the term “overtourism” is increasingly heard. Research limitations/implications This study has implications for the integrated and more holistic management of tourist destinations. Practical implications This is a "perspective" paper, so it does not offer individual practical implications for destinations. Moreover, it offers a concise and precise summary of core studies in the field and provides a platform for a more future-looking critical debate on the sustainable management of tourist destinations. Social implications Looking ahead, destinations need to be considered as part of a wider system, one that is inclusive of urban planning, economic inequality, transportation and housing, and “smart” initiatives among others. Most importantly, the views of tourist and resident communities need to be considered and incorporated into future planning at the destination level with wellbeing and quality of life indicators being used to identify the real benefits of tourism to both communities. Originality/value Integrated and holistic forms of destination management is the way forward, with the exponential growth of technology, as well as the need to manage the exchange of knowledge and data at the destination level, critical to the sustainability of the competitive destination long into the future.

Quality of work life (QoWL) of faculty members in Saudi higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 768-779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Vijay Subbarayalu ◽  
Ahmed Al Kuwaiti
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose Higher education institutions understand the importance of the quality of work life (QoWL) since it directly impacts faculty members’ involvement in providing high-quality teaching. The purpose of this paper is to compare the QoWL of faculty members in undergraduate medical and undergraduate engineering programs offered at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory study design was adopted and 100 faculty members from each program were selected. A pretested QoWL questionnaire was distributed among faculty members using the Questionpro online survey portal. Findings Results showed that there is no significant difference between the two programs with regard to the overall QoWL (p>0.05). However, a significant difference was observed with respect to dimensions such as “working condition/environment,” “psychosocial factors at work place” and “job satisfaction and job security.” Also, there is a positive relationship observed between all the dimensions of QoWL (p<0.05). Originality/value This study will help educational policy planners to understand the differences in QoWL of faculty members in different programs so as to develop appropriate strategies for its improvement.

Management education: reflective learning on human interaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 286-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Clydesdale
Keyword(s):  
Management Education ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Effective Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reflective Journals ◽  
Relationship Skills ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to describe an attempt to develop a more effective technique to teach self-awareness and relationship skills. Design/methodology/approach A journal is used in combination with a model of human nature. The model lists human characteristics that the management trainee must identify in themselves and others they interact with. Students kept a journal and analysed their interactions in reference to a list of human characteristics. Findings Initial plans were disrupted by an earthquake. Analysis in the first journal instalments was limited and students regularly found negative characteristics in colleagues. Feedback was given and the second instalment showed greater quality of analysis. Students regularly found and showed understanding of the characteristics in themselves and others. They also put more thought in to how to manage those traits. The model provided a solution to the problems of marking reflective journals. Practical implications A key limitation of this approach is the difference in opinion that may exist between academics as to what characteristics managers should look for in themselves and others. There may be substantial divergence on this. Originality/value This paper contributes to management education by suggesting a method for enhancing both relationship skills and self-awareness. Problems in assessing reflection essays and journals can be overcome by grading their knowledge and understanding of the human characteristics.

Modeling teachers’ quality of work life: a partial least square approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 1861-1879
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imran Malik ◽  
Hassan Mehmood ◽  
Waheed Ali Umrani
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Of Work

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors affecting quality of work life (QWL) of teachers working in Higher Education Institutions. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was conducted by sampling 347 teaching faculty members through questionnaires. Findings Fair communication plays the strongest role and social networks have the weakest role in shaping the QWL in higher educational institutions (HEIs) of Pakistan. The relationship of social networks and QWL negates the Hofstede’s view of Pakistan society to a great extent. Research limitations/implications A cross-sectional data set is used for tapping a small sample size. The direct effects of four factors were considered for examination. The examination of indirect effects for the factors having weak effects is recommended. Practical implications Decision makers having intentions to improve QWL in HEIs must adopt procedural justice and effective communication channels; they should have high respect for employees and should help them to develop networks within the HEIs. Social implications Inter-relationships at workplace are hampering due to weak social networks. Originality/value The study is an important landmark in highlighting the factors that must be available for higher QWL of faculty members of public sector HEIs.

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