Learner Centred Approach for Global Leadership in Management Education

Enhance Student Learning

Management education institutions world over are adopting learner centred approaches with a hope to enhance the effectiveness of teaching learning process and also ensure management education fulfils its role of creating leaders who are global players on a sustainable basis. However, the evidence supporting these is tangential. Even the proof illustrating improvement in student learning through use of these approaches is still questioned. Through exhaustive literature review and grounded theory approach this chapter investigates the learner centred approach - teaching nexus and reflects on the use of them to enhance student learning in this globalized knowledge society. The critical review of the learner centred approaches for better understanding to adopt appropriate strategies by management educators is also delved. This is hoped to enhance the value of management education which is vital in this turbulent world and pressures from knowledge driven economies.

Student Learning and Information Technology Nexus

International Journal of Service Science Management Engineering and Technology ◽

10.4018/ijssmet.2016040103 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 34-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Neeta Baporikar

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Knowledge Management ◽

Literature Review ◽

Student Learning ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Management And Development ◽

Current Scenario ◽

Enhance Student Learning

The evidence illustrating enhancement in student learning through information technology (IT) is still questioned in many disciplines, yet education institutions world over are adopting IT with a hope of enhancing the learning effectiveness. Through exhaustive literature review and grounded theory approach this paper investigates the learning – IT nexus in knowledge society and reflects on the use of IT to augment and enhance student learning. It explores what evidence exists to illustrate that IT enhances learning, and how this changes the practice of teaching. The findings indicate that there is a strong nexus between teaching and IT in current scenario. The paper also proposes a framework for augmenting learning through IT which is crucial for the knowledge management and development.

A Theoretical Model of Spousal Caregiving Postintensive Care

Nursing Science Quarterly ◽

10.1177/0894318419826230 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 120-126 ◽

Author(s):

Margie E. Burns

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Theoretical Model ◽

Critical Illness ◽

Literature Review ◽

Empirical Adequacy ◽

Nursing Interventions ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Spousal Caregiving ◽

Assuming the role of caregiver for a life partner after critical illness can be both a rewarding and challenging experience for spouses. Using a grounded theory approach, Ågård, Egerod, Tønnesen, and Lomborg developed a theoretical model describing the experience from spouse to caregiver and back. To further develop this theoretical model, a literature review was completed and nursing interventions were identified and included in the model. Testing of this theoretical model is recommended to determine its empirical adequacy.

Key Competences, Education for Sustainable Development and Strategies for the Development of 21st Century Skills. A Systematic Literature Review

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su122410366 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (24) ◽

pp. 10366

Author(s):

Juan Carlos González-Salamanca ◽

Olga Lucía Agudelo ◽

Jesús Salinas

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

21St Century ◽

21St Century Skills ◽

Knowledge Society ◽

Information And Communications Technology ◽

First Century ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Digital Environments ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

New Instruments

Skills needed to be successful in the world have changed, and there is a gap between those learned at school and those required to function at work and in society. A broader range of skills is required to learn, communicate, collaborate, and solve problems in digital environments. Twenty-first century skills have been identified by UNESCO, OECD, and others as competences required for a sustainable future of the knowledge society. The aim was to learn the design principles involved in the incorporation of these skills into the curriculum, find out possible ways to teach and assess them, and examine how this process could be personalized using Information and Communications Technology (ICT). A literature review was carried out through a qualitative metasynthesis, which identified 43 studies that met the inclusion criteria. From the in-depth analysis, it can be seen that although the incorporation of 21st century skills into the curriculum, teaching methodologies, and the use of ICT are all recurrent themes, there is still a need for further research into the design and implementation of new instruments for assessment and the ways in which the teaching–learning process can be personalized.

Were Higher Education Institutions Communication Strategies Well Suited for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Journal of Education and Learning ◽

10.5539/jel.v10n4p1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

David Santandreu Calonge ◽

Pablo Medina Aguerrebere ◽

Patrik Hultberg ◽

Melissa Connor

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Literature Review ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Communication Strategies ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Implementation Processes ◽

External Communication ◽

The immediacy of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sheer importance of internal and external communication with stakeholders. Universities had to rapidly grasp an unfolding and fast-changing crisis, gauge their level of preparedness, review decision and implementation processes, devise strategies, and adapt communication approaches. This exploratory study conducts a literature review in order to identify relevant studies that address how higher education institutions communicated to their stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review of the literature revealed that although many higher education institutions had disaster recovery plans in place, few were well-equipped for a disruption of global proportions. Using a grounded theory approach, five important themes emerged from the relevant studies.

Utilizing Twitter and #Hashtags Toward Enhancing Student Learning in an Online Course Environment

Student Engagement and Participation ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2584-4.ch060 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1217-1226 ◽

Author(s):

T. Scott Bledsoe ◽

Dave Harmeyer ◽

Shuang Frances Wu

Keyword(s):

Student Engagement ◽

Student Learning ◽

Research Methodology ◽

Research Question ◽

Online Course ◽

Online Research ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Information Communication ◽

Educational Environments ◽

The authors offer an answer to the research question, To what extent and in what ways is Twitter helpful to student learning when group hashtags are created and used in collaborative educational environments? Sixty-two students in a spring 2012 graduate online Research Methodology course worked individually and in groups to create discussions on topics of interest through Twitter posts and student-created hashtags. Student participants answered nine qualitative and quantitative questions concerning the Twitter/hashtag exercise and used collaborative blog pages to reflect on their experiences. A grounded theory approach was applied to classify data generated from the nine questions and blog postings. An analysis of the study's data resulted in the discovery of the following four themes: access to information, communication, class engagement, and general feedback. Based on these themes, nine recommendations are offered for maximizing the use of Twitter in an online environment for increased student engagement and learning.

Holistic Perspective of Standardization Strategies

International Journal of Applied Management Sciences and Engineering ◽

10.4018/ijamse.2015070104 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 54-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Neeta Baporikar

Keyword(s):

Information Transfer ◽

Technological Development ◽

Business Environment ◽

International Communication ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Holistic Perspective ◽

Common Basis ◽

Industry has become increasingly interested in assessing its economic efficiency, and thus is more interested in the role of standardization. Standardization is a premise of international communication improvement and the information transfer increase directly connected with the results of technological development. Standardization represents a way to confer superior value to product through price, quality, and distribution. Standardization brings confidence to consumer regarding certain producer's offer. Globalization has dramatically changed the international business environment. Systematic and reliable results can only be attained on a common basis. Since there is greater pressure on industry to rationalize, the costs and benefits of standardization must be examined from both economic and strategic viewpoint. This paper through grounded theory approach aims to analyze not only the economic benefits to the various stakeholders but also develop a holistic perspective of standardization strategies in the current environment.

Exploring bullying among Indian managers: a grounded theory approach

Journal of Asia Business Studies ◽

10.1108/jabs-03-2016-0036 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 588-611 ◽

Author(s):

Upasna A. Agarwal ◽

Arpana Rai

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Workplace Bullying ◽

Study Data ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Validity Of Results ◽

Content Type ◽

Outcome Relationship ◽

Intervening Factors

Purpose This paper aims to explore the phenomenon of workplace bullying – its nature, antecedents, direct and indirect effects – from victim’s perspective. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted grounded theory approach and centered on the participants experiences and interpretations of bullying. A total of 23 self-reported victims formed the sample of our study. Data from interviews were analyzed using the coding procedure of grounded theory methodology. To enhance validity of results, in addition to interviews, creative drawings were used for triangulation. Findings The study reveals some similarities and culturally relevant variation in the sources and outcomes of bullying. The role of culture on bullying is visible. The study also adds to the limited literature on underlying and intervening factors in bullying–outcome relationship. Research limitations/implications The study examined bullying from the victim’s perspective. Perpetrator and bystander’s perspectives would have added interesting insights into the findings. Practical implications Effective identification of, prevention of and intervention in workplace bullying are imperative for individuals and organizations. Rich descriptions from victims on enablers of bullying and how these events have affected their everyday experiences may also boost practitioners’ and policymakers’ willingness to rectify the potential issues leading to bullying in organizations. Originality/value The present study contributes to the workplace bullying research in general and Indian context in particular by examining contextually relevant antecedents, consequences as well as underlying and intervening factors.

Illness Experiences and Attitudes towards Medication in Online Communities for People with Fibromyalgia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17228683 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (22) ◽

pp. 8683

Author(s):

Sabrina Cipolletta ◽

Silvia Caterina Maria Tomaino ◽

Eliana Lo Magno ◽

Elena Faccio

Keyword(s):

Online Communities ◽

Fibromyalgia Syndrome ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Reference Points ◽

Theory Approach ◽

The Core ◽

Illness Experiences ◽

Core Category ◽

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disabling syndrome, and the legitimacy of its diagnosis is still debated. Internet and online communities may become a relevant resource for affected people. This present study aims to understand the role of online communities relating to fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients’ illness experiences and their attitudes towards medication. A qualitative content analysis based on the grounded theory approach was conducted on 19 conversations from an online forum, and 14 online interviews. Illness experience, lack of reference points, online communities, personal role and attitude towards medication were the five categories identified, with the search for recognition as the core category. The study highlighted that online communities represent a resource that allows users to express and share their needs, especially in terms of legitimacy and recognition.

Where to Go From Here? Toward a Model of 2-Year College Students’ Postsecondary Pathway Selection

Community College Review ◽

10.1177/0091552119880941 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

pp. 107-132 ◽

Author(s):

Kelly R. Wickersham

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Decision Making ◽

Postsecondary Education ◽

Student Mobility ◽

Empirical Work ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Postsecondary Pathways

Objective: Empirical work explaining student mobility, particularly postsecondary pathways among 2-year college students, remains limited. This study examines the underlying process that drives 2-year college students into one or more pathways as they navigate higher education. Method: Drawing upon survey, transcript, and interview data from one transfer-focused and two comprehensive community colleges in a Midwestern state, this study uses a grounded theory approach to develop a conceptual model to understand college students’ decision-making process when choosing among competing postsecondary pathways. Results: The resulting College Pathway (Re)Selection Model Among Beginning 2-Year College Students contained two categories—lifetime decision-making and short-term decision-making—that defined the purposes of students’ decisions as they navigate postsecondary education. Within the categories, 2-year college students described the role of payoff, fit, transferability, place, flexibility, and mobility in their decision-making process. Contributions: This study offers a new model that explains what shapes 2-year college students’ decisions and challenges notions of postsecondary pathways, student progress, success, and completion in the context of 2-year college students’ fluid lives and goals.

What Counts as an Apology? Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions in a Hypothetical Organizational Crisis

Management Communication Quarterly ◽

10.1177/0893318917722635 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 202-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joshua M. Bentley

Keyword(s):

Grounded Theory ◽

Crisis Communication ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Two Dimensions ◽

Organizational Crisis ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Constant Comparative Method ◽

To Receive ◽

Many scholars have studied the role of organizational apologies in crisis communication, but they have defined and operationalized apologies inconsistently. This study uses a grounded theory approach to explore what constitutes an effective organizational apology from the perspective of organizational stakeholders. One hundred participants were asked to imagine being the victims of a data breach at an online retailer and to write the kind of apology they would like to receive from the organization. One hundred more participants were asked to write suggestion lists for how the organization could make its apology effective. These data were analyzed using a constant comparative method. Fifteen apology elements were identified and organized along two dimensions: (a) whether the element involved primarily words or behavior and (b) whether the element focused on fixing the problem or rebuilding relationships. Based on the data, these elements must be combined to make an apology effective with stakeholders.