scholarly journals The Impact of Business Schools: Increasing the Range of Strategic Choices

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Lejeune ◽  
Ken Starkey ◽  
Michel Kalika ◽  
Sue Tempest
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
International Business ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Academic Publications ◽  
The Impact

The notion of impact is becoming important for international business schools, which are under increasing pressures related to their legitimacy. Although the term impact has gained in popularity, common approaches to business school impact rely either on academic publications or alumni’s salaries. To help uncover the potential for other approaches, we develop a conceptual framework as a basis for studying business school impact. The pluralism of approaches in terms of business school impact opens new spaces for original strategic choices, therefore limiting pressures for organizational isomorphism. Nevertheless, the notion of impact also has some limitations that need to be considered.

Teaching sustainability-oriented capabilities using active learning approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Borin Claro ◽  
Nathalia Ramajo Esteves
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
School Context ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to discuss how educators can teach sustainability-oriented capabilities (SOCs) using an active learning approach. Design/methodology/approach Using a case study methodology centered on a Brazilian business school, this research combines qualitative analysis of content, such as teacher notes and student work, with quantitative analysis of student grades. The authors used variance analysis and Bonferroni tests to establish whether the means of three test groups were significantly different. The authors also tested for normality, using the Skewness Kurtosis test, and for homoscedasticity, using Levene. Findings The authors’ findings suggest that the active learning (AL) method may be useful in developing SOCs related to the capabilities of “to know,” “to do,” “to interact” and “to be” because it improved student engagement in the program. In addition, this improved engagement was shown to have a positive influence on grades. Research limitations/implications Using convenience sampling, the authors studied a limited number of the mandatory management courses offered by Insper. There is a need to check for nonlinear positive effects over a more extended period of time and considering more courses. Practical implications This paper offers a practical and replicable technique for teaching SOCs in a business school context using AL. Originality/value The existing literature on education and sustainability discusses the role of business schools in the development of SOCs, especially with respect to curricular changes that integrate content and frameworks related to the conceptualization of sustainable development for business (Cebrián and Junyent, 2015; Cortese, 2003; Fairfield, 2018; Aleixo et al., 2020; Leal Filho, 2020; Arruda Filho et al., 2019). However, some studies suggest that the learning process at many business schools fails to explore the complexity of real life by not using a teaching approach that favors the development of SOCs (Leal Filho et al., 2015). Thus, prior studies have pointed to the need for further research on the impact of the active learning approach in teaching about sustainability (Leal Filho et al., 2015; Fisher and Bonn, 2011; Hesselbarth and Schaltegger, 2014). The aim of this research is to contribute to this discussion.

scholarly journals Pedagogical advances in business models at business schools – in the age of networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 889-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Lorange ◽  
Howard Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Business School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Interactive Teaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on potential advances in pedagogy and on the process of learning in business schools. It examines innovations in teaching and learning methods particularly in the context of networked organizations. Design/methodology/approach – It approaches, and examine the impact of, three key developments in business schools, namely, recent advances in IT, changes in the architecture of classrooms and learning spaces and advances in the way teaching is undertaken. Findings – The paper suggests that a blend between self-learning via distance approaches and face-to-face learning will increasingly become the norm. Face-to-face sessions might be in a “flat room” environment with a creative mix of short lectures, experiential, group learning and conceptual plenary lectures, software innovations, and digital textbooks “open plan” learning spaces would complement the instructional process. Research limitations/implications – There are clear implications for parallel IT (developments in course modules) and architectural innovations for the design of more effective and creative learning spaces. Practical implications – Improving pedagogy together with the physical design and layout of learning spaces is critical. The aim is, through enhanced participative pedagogy and “friendly” architecture, to improve learning by encouraging dialogue and closer interaction between students and professors from different disciplines and fields. Social implications – The authors argue that this model of collaborative learning and an interactive teaching framework should enable the same amount of learning material to be covered in a business school in approximately half-the-time required in conventional pedagogical approaches. Originality/value – It offers a prescription for a participative, technology enhanced and interactive teaching pedagogy that could produce more effective and efficient, teaching outcomes. This has strong implications for the sustainability, and funding capability, of many existing business schools and business school models.

scholarly journals Talent Management in Academia – The Indian Business School Scenario

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 184
Author(s):  
Rajiv Divekar ◽  
Ramakrishnan Raman
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Business School ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Talent Development ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Organisational Strategy

The purpose of this paper is to explore the gamut of human resource practices prevailing in private Indian Business Schools (B Schools) with specific focus on the talent management strategies adopted. The paper explores the interdependence of talent management strategies adopted by the private Indian business schools and the organisational strategy along with the metrics and scales used to measure the academic performance. The paper analyses and critiques the present scenario for lacking alignment between the vision vis-à-vis the strategies adopted for talent recruitment, talent development and retaining and rewarding talent. The paper debates on the fact that prudent talent management can help in developing a conceptual framework to augment performance of B Schools over long term by amalgamating the B school’s strategy with its performance metrics.

People and events

1971 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
The Third ◽  
Mutual Interest ◽  
Regent's Park

Nine European and eleven British librarians of business schools recently met to discuss matters of mutual interest and to increase understanding of one another's problems. This was the third meeting of its kind, the previous meeting having been held at INSEAD, the international business school in Fontainebleau, and at the Centre d'Etudes Industrielles in Geneva. The venue this time was Sussex Place, Regent's Park, which is the fine new home of the London Graduate School of Business Studies. The building was opened by the Queen in November 1970 and has excellent facilities for teaching, a delightful library overlooking the Park, and ample residential accommodation.

scholarly journals COVID-19: accelerator or demolisher of the RME agenda?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Falkenstein ◽  
Ulrich Hommel ◽  
Annie Snelson-Powell
Keyword(s):  
Opportunity Cost ◽  
Business School ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
The One

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to enrich the discussion at the intersection of responsible management education (RME) and the pandemic with new views that explore together the inhibitors of and drivers for a strengthening of RME in the emerging context. On the one hand, the pandemic crisis fosters the social role business schools play by supporting the enhancement of the RME rationale as an idealist foundational pillar of responsible business schools. On the other hand, it invites negative pragmatic responses in the light of financial and competitive disturbances that seem to enlarge the opportunity cost of moving RME forward. Design/methodology/approach The essay puts forward arguments that help dissect the inherent contradictions and synergies between idealistic and pragmatic business school strategies, as they are impacted by the dynamics of COVID-19. The analysis serves to frame a discourse over the extent to which the pandemic crisis is acting as an accelerator of the RME agenda or instead brings the risk of demolishing what has been achieved so far. Findings The authors form an opinion of the emerging factors that promote and inhibit RME in business schools as they grapple with the challenges of the pandemic whilst recognizing the inherent contradictions faced in their strategic choices and resourcing. Originality/value In light of the growing emphasis on RME in the literature, this study challenges the degree to which the agenda has already become firmly rooted as a core organizational and educational theme in business schools. By doing so, it delivers an assessment of RME progress as a relevant strategic lever for business schools, whilst nonetheless being at risk of back-sliding.

Topic: Global market challenges and their impact on businesses

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (10) ◽  
pp. 519-531
Author(s):  
Yogesh Hole ◽  
Snehal Pawar- Hole ◽  
Mahesh P. Bhaskar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
International Business ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Global Trade ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Strategic Choices ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
The Impact

The globalization concept and activities of commerce and business have converted into a remarkable reality worldwide. In 2000, in goods and services, the global trade accomplished world GDP of 25%, and on the basis of manufactured goods, the global trade had multiplied 100 times more than in 1955. This increase in globalization posits several notable challenges to seek international business presence. This research review paper tries to explore and identify the major issues that affect global businesses, including the impact on accounting practices, strategic choices, cultural issues, along with political risk factors in various countries to market.

scholarly journals Online Advertising Strategies to Effectivly Market a Business School

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Vikram Kumar ◽  
Ramakrishnan Raman ◽  
R Meenakshi
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Online Advertising ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
The Right ◽  
Google Search ◽  
The Impact ◽  
One Way Anova

Advertising has always played an important role in creating visibility for educational institutions. In today’s time, digital marketing is the sought-after mode as there has been a significant shift from offline to online advertising. With the evolving times, flexibility and convenience take significant importance and it is critical for educational institutions to shift gears and adapt to the new formats. In order to stay relevant and have a competitive advantage, digital advertising helps higher educational institutions go that extra mile in engaging with their potential customers. It also helps in building awareness and attract good quality of students. In the world of digital advertising, ‘Google Advertisement’ is an online advertising platform developed by Google, where advertisers bid to display brief advertisements, service offerings, product listings, or videos to web users. It can place advertisements both in the results of search engines like Google Search and on non-search websites, mobile apps, and videos. Google AdWords offers the most pragmatic solutions and tools to all strategic issues of digital advertising. Click Through Ratio (CTR) stands out as the most significant index of reflecting its influence and impact. Amongst the array of choices, the right strategy requires an academic and strategic backing. The objective of this paper is to assess on the impact of Google Adwords is used in digital advertising campaigns promoting business schools in specific. This research concentrates on CTR as a measure of the campaign’s effectiveness. This paper try’s to understand CTR in the context related to the type of content embedded in these digital advertisements; the structure of this content; and hence identify and suggest new strategies. This paper identifies and proposes the right online advertising strategy that can be used by a Business School (B School).Purposive/non-probabilistic sampling was carried out to choose the specific of Business Schools (B-schools) for this study. The business schools selected were based on the National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2018 of the Indian Human Resource Development. The data was analyzed using to the Social Sciences Statistical Suite (SPSS). There was only access to publicly available and publicly displayed advertisement with no access to user profile data. CTR was utilized to measure total and proportional engagement. The advertisements were then categorized based on their content and analyzed through a one-way ANOVA test. For the purpose of an operationalizing, CTR was utilized as defined by Pak et. al. (2018): “A ratio showing how often people who see your advertisement end up clicking it.” The main components analyzed are the characteristics of an effective advertisement appearing on the digital platform measured through its Click Through Ratio. One-way ANOVA has been conducted to assess the Click Through Ratio of advertisement segregated in twenty categories based on their format, content and time of appearance. The analysis reflects that Click Through Ratio differs for different format of advertisements, the information that they contain and for the time and day that they appear. Strategies based on these findings are suggested along with discussion, limitations and further scope of research.

scholarly journals INFLUENCIA DEL CURSO DE LÓGICA EN EL DESARROLLO DE COMPETENCIAS GERENCIALES / THE IMPACT OF LOGIC STUDIES IN DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS

LOGOS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Roberto Katayama Omura
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
International Business ◽  
Business School ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Main Target ◽  
The Future ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
The Impact

RESUMENUn elemento clave en la educación del futuro administrador es el desarrollo de competencias gerenciales  para una toma de decisiones apropiada, lo que supone un razonamiento correcto. La Lógica tiene como objetivo el determinar la corrección de los razonamientos. Por ello, en el presente artículo  se estudia la contribución de la lógica en el desarrollo de competencias gerenciales en los alumnos  del primer ciclo de la Escuela de Administración y Negocios Internacionales de la Universidad Alas  Peruanas.Palabra clave: Lógica, competencias gerenciales.ABSTRACTA key factor in  the future manager’s education  is developing management skills in order to take suitable decisions, this ability requires right inferences. The main target of Logic is determining what is a right inference. Therefore, in this article we study the  impact of logic studies in developing management skills in students of the Management and International Business School  at Alas Peruanas University .Key words: Logic, management skills.

Materialism and Green Purchase Intention: A Study of Urban Vietnamese Consumers

2017 ◽  
pp. 89-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai Nguyen Thi Tuyet ◽  
Hung Nguyen Vu ◽  
Linh Nguyen Hoang ◽  
Minh Nguyen Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

This study focuses on examining the impact of three components of materialism on green purchase intention for urban consumers in Vietnam, an emerging economy. An extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is applied as the conceptual framework for this study. The hypotheses are empirically tested using survey data obtained from consumers in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The regression results show support for most of our hypotheses. The findings indicate that two out of three facets of materialism are significant predictors of green purchase intention. Specifically, success is found to be negatively related to purchase intention, while happiness is related positively to the intention. All three antecedents in the TPB model, including attitude towards green purchase, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control are also found to have positive impacts on purchase intention. The research findings are discussed and implications for managers and policy makers are provided.

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