A Study of the Convergence Between Entrepreneurship, Government Policy, and Higher Education in Oman

2022 ◽  
pp. 44-69
Author(s):  
William Williams ◽  
Helena H. Knight ◽  
Richard Rutter ◽  
Megan Mathias
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Distinct Subset ◽  
Indigenous Entrepreneurs

This chapter examines the inter-relationships between government policy and higher education in the development of entrepreneurship in Oman. Grounded in Isenberg's entrepreneurship ecosystem framework, the role of higher education in driving entrepreneurialism, as a distinct subset of ‘education capital', is examined in the context of policy development and implementation in Oman. Interviews are utilised to gain insights into government initiatives deployed in the Omani higher education sector to develop indigenous entrepreneurs. Findings point to a dislocation between the approaches adopted in Omani higher education institutions and the context in which they have been employed. This is evidenced through three emergent themes: a desire for ‘joined-up' policy on entrepreneurship, the role of higher education institutions in encouraging entrepreneurship, and the challenge of work preference. The study concludes that a lack of holistic appreciation of the entrepreneurial ecosystem precludes the emergence of entrepreneurship as a driver of sustainable economic development in Oman.

scholarly journals Top Leaders Attributes in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Mafuzah Mohamad Salina Daud ◽  
Mohd Zainal Munshid Harun
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Leadership Challenges ◽  
Leadership Attributes ◽  
Strategic Vision ◽  
Intense Competition ◽  
Klang Valley

Transforming Malaysian Higher Education Institutions to an exceptional level has become one of the main challenges in pursuing strategic vision and the ability to strengthen our Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that could become a medium to the country economic development as well as facing global intense competition. Specifically, the role of HEIs leader is needed to transform their institution to a new paradigm. Thus HEIs leader have to furnish and equip themselves with a high leadership attributes. The main objective of this study is to investigate top leader attributes in Malaysian HEIs and it effect toward university innovation. The questionnaires were distributed to managers from various faculties and departments’ of public HEIs in Klang Valley. The findings shows, leading changes attributes of leaders is the most significantly related and asserted as the most difficult leadership challenges faced by the leader in enhancing and encouraging the spirit of innovation in HEIs.

Universities’ third mission and the entrepreneurial university and the challenges they bring to higher education institutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 354-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Rubens ◽  
Francesca Spigarelli ◽  
Alessio Cavicchi ◽  
Chiara Rinaldi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Third Mission ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Third ◽  
Changing Role

Purpose Over the past few decades, higher education institutions (HEIs) have become key players in regional economic development and knowledge transfer, which has led to a third mission for HEIs and the entrepreneurial university. The purpose of this paper is to assess the challenges of HEIs in fulfilling the third mission for economic development and the changing role of being an entrepreneurial university, and the changes that need to be implemented to fulfill this new mission. Design/methodology/approach The authors have drawn on current literature to examine academic entrepreneurism and the entrepreneurial university, and how universities are fulfilling their third mission. Findings The findings from our review of the literature demonstrated the varied economic and social benefit of universities conducting external third mission/entrepreneurial activities in the community, as well as how the changing role and expectations of universities to become more entrepreneurial, has not only changed the expectations and role of university administrators, faculty and staff but also the business community which they serve. The review also showed the varied challenges for universities in fulfilling the third mission of economic development. Research limitations/implications Although ample literature and cases about universities’ third mission of economic development and the new entrepreneurial university (especially with research universities) were available, literature or research was limited on the specific challenges and obstacles faced by administrators, faculty and departments in fulfilling this mission, and few studies recommended changes that needed to be implemented in HEIs to support this new mission. Practical/implications The paper supports the potential role that HEIs play in implementing economic development in their communities or region. The paper also highlights some of the necessary resources and policy changes that policymakers and university administrators need to implement to reward and recognize faculty in conducting outreach activities as part of the university’s third mission. Originality/value The findings from this study highlight the challenges and barriers for faculty, staff and HEIs in fulfilling the third mission and becoming an entrepreneurial university.

The Role of HEIs in an Entrepreneurial Renaissance in South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon J.P. Maas ◽  
Mike Herrington
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
South African ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Easy Task ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Socio Economic Development

For decades, entrepreneurs have been identified as critical change agents in socio-economic development. It is probably safe to say that some countries have had more success than others in the promotion of entrepreneurship; and in that context it can be argued that South Africa's successes are not yet clear. The promotion of entrepreneurship through the involvement of higher education institutions (HEIs) is by no means an easy task, but they have an important role to play. Although South African HEIs are focusing on various elements of entrepreneurship promotion, there is no clear evidence of an integrated effort from HEIs to develop entrepreneurial skills and activity. The authors argue that without such an integrated effort entrepreneurship development in South Africa is likely to be constrained.

SMEs and HEIs: Observations from Brunei Darussalam and Germany

2020 ◽  
pp. 095042222094474
Author(s):  
Jana Heilmaier ◽  
Mayyer Ling
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Transition Economy ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Key Issues

This paper explores the role of higher education institutions in enhancing the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) ecosystem in Brunei Darussalam, particularly with regard to improving the spirit of entrepreneurship and the motivation to seek opportunities independently to propel the country’s transition economy forward. A qualitative methodology was adopted for data collection, using semi-structured interviews with Bruneian and German SME owner/managers and sales representatives. The economics perspective of the institutional framework was employed to identify the formal and informal constraints faced by SMEs in Brunei Darussalam. Recommendations are offered to inform the relevant stakeholders about the key issues faced by SMEs so that appropriate forms of guidance and benchmarking can be provided to facilitate the country’s economic development.

scholarly journals The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Economic Development: Atlantic Canada as a Case Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wade Locke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Atlantic Canada

Este artigo descreve e avalia a contribuição das instituições de educaçãosuperior para o desenvolvimento econômico de Atlantic Canada, a regiãoeconomicamente mais deprimida do Canadá. Ele fornece um breve panorama dasituação econômica da região e descreve a relevante estrutura de governança queinfluencia a efetividade das instituições de educação superior em facilitar e acentuar o desenvolvimento econômico dentro de Atlantic Canada. As possibilidades através das quais estas instituições afetam o desenvolvimento dentro da regiãosão consideradas. Além disso, cinco exemplos de sucesso são descritos de modoque podem ser úteis a outras jurisdições que estejam preocupadas em fazer uso docapital intelectual de suas instituições para acentuar o desenvolvimento econômicode suas regiões. Por fim, este artigo oferece sugestões acerca de como a situaçãoem Atlantic Canada pode ser melhorada no futuro.

An international foresight reflection on entrepreneurial pathways for higher education institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 095042222098181
Author(s):  
Audrey Stolze ◽  
Klaus Sailer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adaptive Learning ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Collaborative Networks ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Higher Education Systems ◽  
Key Drivers ◽  
Entrepreneurial Capital

Recent decades have seen many countries reforming their higher education systems, affecting the mission and governance of higher education institutions (HEIs). HEIs are now expected to produce entrepreneurial capital and to be catalysts for regional economic and societal development, taking on significant roles in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Hence, this article addresses entrepreneurial ecosystem stakeholders’ preoccupation with and interest in the role of HEIs in the future and assesses the opportunities and risks associated with HEIs pursuing entrepreneurial pathways. The authors propose five future scenarios, which they term ‘worldwide’, ‘transdisciplinary’, ‘adaptive learning’, ‘blended’ and ‘ecosystem’. These scenarios demonstrate that internationalization, digital transformation, collaborative networks and co-creation processes are key drivers of the advancement of higher education and provide guidance for HEIs and policymakers on the framing of decision-making agendas related to possible entrepreneurial pathways. Based on experts’ assessments, the authors consider the transdisciplinary and blended scenarios to be the most auspicious.

Practices of inclusion for carers who are higher education students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Taylor ◽  
Paula Gleeson ◽  
Tania Teague ◽  
Michelle DiGiacomo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Students With A Disability ◽  
Crucial Part

The role of unpaid and informal care is a crucial part of the health and social care system in Australia and internationally. As carers in Australia have received statutory recognition, concerted efforts to foster engagement in carer participation in work and education has followed. However, little is known about the strategies and policies that higher education institutions have implemented to support the inclusion of carers. This study has three components: first, it employs a review of evidence for interventions to support to support carers; second, it reviews existing higher education institutions’ policies to gauge the extent of inclusive support made available to student carers, and; third it conducts interviews with staff from five higher education institutions with concerted carer policies in Australia were held to discuss their institutions’ policies, and experiences as practitioners of carer inclusion and support. Results indicate difficulty in identifying carers to offer support services, the relatively recent measures taken to accommodate carers in higher education, extending similar measures which are in place for students with a disability, and difficulties accommodating flexibility in rigid institutional settings. A synthesis of these findings were used to produce a framework of strategies, policies and procedures of inclusion to support carers in higher education.

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