scholarly journals Authentic Engagement through Workplace Pedagogy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-32
Author(s):  
Chynette Nealy
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Business Majors ◽  
Social Collaboration ◽  
Local Practices ◽  
Authentic Engagement

Readiness: Are business majors equipped with industry-expected skills? This question remains the central theme of discussions between employers and business academicians in terms of bridging the gap between theory and practice. These discussions are useful in identifying reasons that might impede “readiness.” This article provides an overview of pedagogical and practical considerations by offering a process and evaluation framework to help business communication faculty integrate workable pedagogy to ever-evolving business practices. Suggestions are provided for authentically engaging business majors in developing industry-expected skills, such as teamwork, social collaboration, and technology. Although these suggestions will not pertain equally to all business communication settings (i.e. regional or local practices), they do allow for the examination, reflection, and application of best practices to bridge the gaps between theory and practice in terms of providing meaning and value for undergraduate business majors to develop applicable workplace and employability skills. These uncertain times underscore the importance of reflecting on and applying best practices from academic and workplace settings that can authentically engage and develop students.

scholarly journals Organisational Factors Influencing E-business Adoption in Zimbabwe's Manufacturing Sector

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2(J)) ◽  
pp. 176-187
Author(s):  
S. Mupemhi ◽  
A. Muposhi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
The Body ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Factors Influencing

 Creating and sustaining competitive advantage through the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies is a strategic imperative for all learning organizations. Despite this, manufacturing companies in developing countries such as Zimbabwe are confronting challenges in implementing e-business practices. Against this background, the objective of this study was to understand organizational factors influencing e-business adoption in Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector. The study was motivated by the need to appreciate factors that facilitate or inhibit the adoption of e-business in the context of developing countries such as Zimbabwe. A questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 118 companies registered by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries in 2015. Regression analysis was used to test the posited hypotheses. Results revealed that manufacturing companies in Zimbabwe differ significantly in their inclination to adopt and implement e-business strategies. Innovation orientation, financial resources, perceived usefulness and size of the firm were found to be positively associated with e-business adoption. The study also found that technological resources did not have a statistically significant relationship with e-business adoption. The study furthers current debate on e-business adoption by identifying the drivers of e-business adoption in the manufacturing sector in the context of a developing country. The importance of this study lies in its contribution to theory and practice. In terms of theory, this study contributes to the body of knowledge on organizational factors influencing e-business adoption and provides avenues for further studies. In practice, the findings of this study add to the insights of managers in the manufacturing sector in developing countries, which influence the adoption of e-business practices.  

The charge of the white brigade

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-50
Author(s):  
Peter Buell Hirsch
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Leaders ◽  
Noticeable Increase ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Industry Type ◽  
Diversity In The Workplace

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the long struggle to increase diversity and inclusion in the leadership of large corporations. In spite of significant progress, women and minorities are still woefully under-represented. The extraordinary diversity of the Millennial generation (born between 1982 and 2004) should help accelerate change, but it is not believed that demographics on its own will dramatically improve matters. This viewpoint examines some of the underlying tensions around diversity in the workplace and suggests some approaches that could have a positive impact. Design/methodology/approach The paper cites a number of statistics from the secondary literature that demonstrate how, unfortunately, diversity still suffers periodic setbacks as well as improvements. It then examines the actual world of work to propose ways in which “inclusion” in the workplace and not just diversity in recruitment has a role to play. Findings In addition to the importance of a strong minority recruitment pipeline, the establishment of affinity networks and minority mentoring, the author also found that some routine business practices need to be carefully examined to see how they promote or defeat inclusion. These include the trend toward less formal meeting structures that can militate against diverse voices being heard; the need to create greater awareness around the tendency of men to interrupt women disproportionality; and the tyranny of teams in which individual credit is often obscured. By being conscious of these practices, their negative impact on diversity and inclusion can be mitigated. Research limitations/implications The findings are the author’s own viewpoint and would need to be validated in controlled studies. Practical implications The best practices proposed would need to be adapted to fit well in different corporate cultures both geographically and by industry type. Social implications If corporate leaders devoted sufficient attention to these day-to-day business practices, the author believes that they would see a noticeable increase in diversity and inclusion, leading to better productivity and more rewarding roles for women and minorities in the workplace. Originality/value While diversity and inclusion have been written about extensively, the author is not aware of any comparable reflections on best practices in the workplace of this kind.

Contingency Management Programs in Corrections: Another Panacea?

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Gendreau ◽  
Shelley J. Listwan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Contingency Management ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Corrections ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Track Record ◽  
Highly Skilled ◽  
Skilled Staff

The mantra of best practices in corrections, while well intended, may lead to iatrogenic consequences. Community corrections and prisons are under increasing pressures to manage their caseloads; moreover, the current accountability and get-tough agenda in corrections demands offenders take on more responsibility for their behaviors. As a consequence, we predict more episodes of “panaceaphilia” or quick fix solutions because corrections jurisdictions in the United States are under tremendous pressure to handle their populations at this point in time. In this article, we focus on contingency management programs as the potential next panacea, not because they do not have a proven track record of success, but because they require highly skilled staff and make great demands upon correctional agencies’ decision-making practices. To help counteract panaceaphilia from happening with contingency management, we describe the theory and practice of contingency management, the demands they place on programmers, the type of research needed to evaluate their effectiveness, and how to prevent these programs from turning into punitive punishment regimes.

Implementation of Circular Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 144-166
Author(s):  
Michael Torres-Franco ◽  
Valentina Villamil
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Economic Agents ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Relationship

New forms of production and consumption seek greater respect for the environment and the environment in which economic agents are. This has led to circular business practices becoming more important and generating benefits in the final product. This chapter will show the relationship between this practice and SMEs, the problems faced by these companies, and the benefits that this practice can generate for the growth and competitiveness of organizations. The chapter will show in its first part the evolution of the circular economy, and then explain the relationship between it and the SMEs, highlighting the problems and obstacles faced by these companies to implement best practices in production. Finally, recommendations are given to facilitate the implementation of this practice in companies.

Enhancing the Portal Experience

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joe Lamantia
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Design Framework ◽  
Enterprise 2.0 ◽  
Social Business ◽  
The Third ◽  
User Value

This article presents strategies for enhancing the long-term business and user value of portals as the third in a series of articles describing a Portal Design Framework. This article identifies essential Enterprise 2.0 functionality for collaboration and dialog—capabilities that support emerging Social Business practices—included in the Building Blocks Design Framework. The author discusses portal management and governance best practices and describes strategies for maintaining and enhancing the user experience of portals designed using the Building Blocks Framework.

Measuring up: do you have a scorecard?

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-187
Author(s):  
K. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Performance Measurement Systems ◽  
A Performance

Performance measurement can be an effective tool in driving organization improvement to enable your utility to become more competitive, or improve customer satisfaction. WERF Project #99-WWF-7, Developing and Implementing a Performance Measurement System, is developing performance measurement systems by investigating a number of “best practices” in other industries and implementing selected practices at various water/wastewater utilities nationwide to determine how these practices can be adapted and applied. This joint WERF/AWWARF research project has been underway since mid-1999 to provide methods and tools that enable the utility to develop and implement a performance measurement system based on a demonstrated, proven approach. The Volume I Report summarizes the secondary research and project approach. Well designed, properly implemented performance measurement systems can enable utilities to achieve new levels of performance in terms of efficiency, quality, and effectiveness. Interest in performance measurement is increasing in all competitive businesses and industries today, and has been advanced through concepts such as the Balanced Scorecard. Utilities can employ these same concepts and learn “best practices” from other industries' experiences. While a performance measurement system alone does not improve performance or make a utility competitive, when combined with an appropriate business strategy and performance improvement initiatives, it can drive a cycle of change. A successful performance measurement system combines a holistic approach around improved business practices and effective human/organizational strategies in addition to actual performance information for operational decision-making.

Search Engine Optimization and Business Communication Instruction: Interviews With Experts

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna Pack Sheffield
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
High Ranking ◽  
Search Engine Optimization ◽  
Communication Instruction ◽  
Writing Skill ◽  
Communication Pedagogy

Search engine optimization (SEO), or the set of practices involved in attaining a high ranking in search engine results, is a web writing skill that requires more attention in business communication pedagogy, because SEO helps businesses attract customers. This article presents the results of interviews with seven SEO experts on SEO best practices and describes how to integrate SEO into business communication courses.

Development and Psychometric Testing of the Technological Competency as caring in Nursing Instrument

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dax Andrew Parcells, ◽  
Rozzano C. Locsin,
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Validity Indices ◽  
Range Theory ◽  
Technological Competency ◽  
Future Work

The mid-range theory, technological competency as caring in nursing, provides a novel understanding of the harmonious integration of technology and caring in nursing. The quantification of technological competency, reflected in shared expectations of nurses and patients, ultimately informs the best practices requisite in grounding nursing care delivery models in technology, caring, and quality nursing. Theory and practice experts were invited to examine the validity of the Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing Instrument. Item statements were revised or eliminated based on quantitative content validity indices and specific expert feedback. The revised instrument consists of 25 statements inclusive of the five assumptions of the theory. Future work will establish best practices grounded in the perspective of technological competency as in caring nursing.

Coordinating Philanthropy for Peace

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Environment And Public Health ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Catalytic Role ◽  
Collaborative Ventures ◽  
Linking Theory And Practice

AbstractCollaboration at many levels – between governments, non-governmental organizations, regional groups, and academic disciplines – will create the fabric from which a durable peace can be established in the post-9/11 era. Private foundations, even without the vast resources of government agencies, can play an important catalytic role in encouraging collaboration across the spectrum of peacebuilding. Transaction costs and barriers to negotiation can make collaboration difficult for foundations and grantees, but the potential gains from collaboration overcome the costs of time and the risks of uncertainty inherent in collaborative ventures. Foundations can be especially helpful in establishing collaborations linking theory and practice (especially in the area of evaluation); in bringing together grantees in particular geographical areas; and in helping disseminate best practices and lessons learned from peacebuilding experiences. Foundations can create an even stronger voice for peacebuilding if foundation leaders are willing to join together as effectively in the peace and security area as they do in areas such as the environment and public health.

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