This document discusses the need for greater collaboration between business schools and industry to make business education more practical. It proposes a model called Pragmatic Business Edification (PBE) where business schools and industry would formally partner together. Key aspects of the PBE model include industry helping to determine curriculum and providing expertise to ensure graduates learn needed skills. The roles of both business schools and industry in the partnership are discussed, with business schools continuing to manage education but consulting industry on requirements. Formal research collaboration is also suggested to mutually benefit schools and industry. Overall, the document argues a school-industry partnership could help address criticism of business education being too theoretical and not aligned with business needs.
HR Academicians were surveyed about their perceptions of HR education. The results showed:
1) Half of HR Academicians have not published any articles in journals, with most publications coming from professors and associate professors.
2) HR Academicians see their role as a mix of teaching, training, and research activities.
3) There is a need to restructure HR management education to improve rigor, relevance, methodology and prepare students for industry with the necessary skills.
HRM in Higher Education: The Need of the Houriosrjce
This document discusses the need for human resource management (HRM) functions in higher education institutions. It outlines how HRM has evolved from an administrative to a strategic function in organizations. While universities provide education in HRM, most do not apply these practices effectively to their own human resource management. The document argues that universities need dedicated HRM departments to handle strategic functions like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, compensation, and employee relations. This would help universities attract and retain top talent, boost performance, and gain a competitive advantage over other institutions in the changing landscape of higher education.
MM Bagali...... HR Education..... HR Educaters......Students hr subject_perce...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document discusses a study on the rigour and relevance of HR education in business schools in Karnataka, India. It conducted a survey of 238 HR students from 23 institutions across university types. The survey found that 35% of students viewed certain core HR subjects as redundant, particularly those related to HR skills and development. Another 21% saw subjects on industrial relations and labor laws as redundant. 15% viewed subjects on organizational development and change management as redundant. However, 23% felt all HR subjects were important. The results varied significantly between university types, with state university students more likely to view certain subjects as redundant compared to central university students who felt all subjects were important. The study aims to understand how HR education needs to evolve to meet
Promoting an Institute: An essential obligation for Technical Education Evolu...Prashant Mahajan
Purpose:Technical education in India contributes a major share to the overall education system and plays a
vital role in the social and economic development of the nation. Despite of rapid growth of technical
education in last decade in terms of the no. of institutes and intake capacity in India, institutes failed to
attract enrollments. Last three years saw, increasing gap in between the actual no. of enrollments and intake
capacity; 46% of seats were vacant in Technical Education in India in 2015. The purpose of this paper is to
highlight institute’s role in promoting enrollments in Technical education.
Design methodology: A qualitative research by a survey (through a structured questionnaire) of students
who are presently enrolled (Current-students) and those who have completed their study (Alumni) belonging
to the institutes offering Technical Education situated in Khandesh region of India and affiliated to the
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
Findings: The study found that diversified characteristics of enrollments are related with the promotion mix
of TE institute in selection of technical educational institute. This study investigates the usefulness of school
visits, institution publications, websites, campus visits, word-of-mouth (friends, alumni, school teachers),
advertisements (radio, television, magazines) and events on campus, as a tool of promotion. Social
Networking and Institute’s Website are the new forms of promotion mix in selection TE institute in rural
part of India.
Research limitations: The survey is delimited to the enrollments of technical education belonging to North
Maharashtra University, Jalgaon and located in Khandesh region of India.
Practical implications
60-70% of population belongs to rural part of India. Different promotional strategies of promotion mix can
be used based on geographic and demographic segmentation. This will enhance, making awareness,
fondness regarding Technical Education in the rural part and will act as lubricant in decision making of
selecting their technical educational institute.
Keywords: Enrollments, Segmentation, Promotion Mix, Technical Education.
INVESTIGATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING CAPABILITIES AND...IAEME Publication
This document investigates the relationship between organizational learning capabilities and organizational innovation in the food industry in Kermanshah Province, Iran. It reviews relevant literature on organizational learning and innovation. The study uses a model with four dimensions of organizational learning: conversation, empiricism, risk-taking, and interaction with the external environment. A survey was conducted with 103 valid responses from food industry companies. The results showed that organizational learning capabilities have a significant positive impact on organizational innovation.
This document summarizes a research study that examined the impact of work-integrated learning (WIL) participation on employment outcomes for accounting students near graduation. The study surveyed 337 students from two universities in Melbourne, Australia. Logistic regression and other statistical analyses were used to analyze the relationship between WIL participation, self-efficacy factors, demographic characteristics and securing employment. The results confirmed the significant impact of WIL participation on employment outcomes for accounting students. Specifically, students who completed WIL programs were more likely to secure employment by graduation compared to students without WIL experience.
HR Academicians were surveyed about their perceptions of HR education. The results showed:
1) Half of HR Academicians have not published any articles in journals, with most publications coming from professors and associate professors.
2) HR Academicians see their role as a mix of teaching, training, and research activities.
3) There is a need to restructure HR management education to improve rigor, relevance, methodology and prepare students for industry with the necessary skills.
HRM in Higher Education: The Need of the Houriosrjce
This document discusses the need for human resource management (HRM) functions in higher education institutions. It outlines how HRM has evolved from an administrative to a strategic function in organizations. While universities provide education in HRM, most do not apply these practices effectively to their own human resource management. The document argues that universities need dedicated HRM departments to handle strategic functions like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, compensation, and employee relations. This would help universities attract and retain top talent, boost performance, and gain a competitive advantage over other institutions in the changing landscape of higher education.
MM Bagali...... HR Education..... HR Educaters......Students hr subject_perce...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document discusses a study on the rigour and relevance of HR education in business schools in Karnataka, India. It conducted a survey of 238 HR students from 23 institutions across university types. The survey found that 35% of students viewed certain core HR subjects as redundant, particularly those related to HR skills and development. Another 21% saw subjects on industrial relations and labor laws as redundant. 15% viewed subjects on organizational development and change management as redundant. However, 23% felt all HR subjects were important. The results varied significantly between university types, with state university students more likely to view certain subjects as redundant compared to central university students who felt all subjects were important. The study aims to understand how HR education needs to evolve to meet
Promoting an Institute: An essential obligation for Technical Education Evolu...Prashant Mahajan
Purpose:Technical education in India contributes a major share to the overall education system and plays a
vital role in the social and economic development of the nation. Despite of rapid growth of technical
education in last decade in terms of the no. of institutes and intake capacity in India, institutes failed to
attract enrollments. Last three years saw, increasing gap in between the actual no. of enrollments and intake
capacity; 46% of seats were vacant in Technical Education in India in 2015. The purpose of this paper is to
highlight institute’s role in promoting enrollments in Technical education.
Design methodology: A qualitative research by a survey (through a structured questionnaire) of students
who are presently enrolled (Current-students) and those who have completed their study (Alumni) belonging
to the institutes offering Technical Education situated in Khandesh region of India and affiliated to the
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
Findings: The study found that diversified characteristics of enrollments are related with the promotion mix
of TE institute in selection of technical educational institute. This study investigates the usefulness of school
visits, institution publications, websites, campus visits, word-of-mouth (friends, alumni, school teachers),
advertisements (radio, television, magazines) and events on campus, as a tool of promotion. Social
Networking and Institute’s Website are the new forms of promotion mix in selection TE institute in rural
part of India.
Research limitations: The survey is delimited to the enrollments of technical education belonging to North
Maharashtra University, Jalgaon and located in Khandesh region of India.
Practical implications
60-70% of population belongs to rural part of India. Different promotional strategies of promotion mix can
be used based on geographic and demographic segmentation. This will enhance, making awareness,
fondness regarding Technical Education in the rural part and will act as lubricant in decision making of
selecting their technical educational institute.
Keywords: Enrollments, Segmentation, Promotion Mix, Technical Education.
INVESTIGATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING CAPABILITIES AND...IAEME Publication
This document investigates the relationship between organizational learning capabilities and organizational innovation in the food industry in Kermanshah Province, Iran. It reviews relevant literature on organizational learning and innovation. The study uses a model with four dimensions of organizational learning: conversation, empiricism, risk-taking, and interaction with the external environment. A survey was conducted with 103 valid responses from food industry companies. The results showed that organizational learning capabilities have a significant positive impact on organizational innovation.
This document summarizes a research study that examined the impact of work-integrated learning (WIL) participation on employment outcomes for accounting students near graduation. The study surveyed 337 students from two universities in Melbourne, Australia. Logistic regression and other statistical analyses were used to analyze the relationship between WIL participation, self-efficacy factors, demographic characteristics and securing employment. The results confirmed the significant impact of WIL participation on employment outcomes for accounting students. Specifically, students who completed WIL programs were more likely to secure employment by graduation compared to students without WIL experience.
This document discusses a study that aimed to determine employers' satisfaction with the job performance of new college graduates from Cor Jesu College in the Philippines. The study surveyed managers from 40 companies and institutions in the Davao region. Results found that employers gave highly satisfactory ratings for all 19 skills assessed, including technical skills like computer skills as well as soft skills like character. This affirms the effectiveness of Cor Jesu College's training in developing the skills needed by employers. The results provide valuable feedback that the school can use to continuously improve its curriculum, programs, and services.
mm bagali....... skills phD..... Skills..... Competency .........Skills synop...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document provides details about a final synopsis submitted for a research study on "Bridging Employability Gaps in the Higher Education Space related to Management Sciences". It includes an introduction outlining the growing number of MBA graduates in India but low employability rates. It also summarizes literature reviewing employability gaps and skills mismatches between management education and industry needs. The synopsis then outlines the research problem, objectives, hypotheses, design, and expected outcomes of the study.
This document summarizes a journal article that explores how organizational learning can help businesses achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It discusses how organizational learning involves acquiring, distributing, applying, and translating knowledge into organizational resources and capabilities. Through continuous organizational learning, firms can develop rare, hard to imitate intellectual capital like human capital, social capital, and organizational capabilities. This helps firms implement valuable strategies that cannot be easily copied by competitors, leading to sustainable competitive advantage and superior performance.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: AN EMPIRICAL STUD...IAEME Publication
There is need to increase the quality in the higher educational institutions. Quality
is the key parameter of discussion among HEIs and essential in competitive era. Every
institution has to perform its role effectively and survival of it is depending on the
capability to attract and retain the stakeholders, with recognition and reputation. The
present study has extracted seven factors by using exploratory factor analysis on
student’s perception. These factors are Digitization of Academic Awards, Campus
Placement, Extracurricular Activities, Infrastructure and Resources, Seminar and
Industrial Visits, Teaching Skills and Students Support System which will be useful for
the educational planners and the administrators in designing a more effective system
that can be valuable to improve the overall productivity of academics in higher
education. Therefore, this research has emphasized that government need to
concentrate on improving the enrollment of the students under NAD and a proper
focus will have to be given on policies and strategies to appoint high quality faculty by
the academicians.
The document is a study that analyzes training practices and their impact on employee productivity at Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in India. It reviews literature on training and development. LIC provides various training programs for employees, including standard programs, role orientation courses, and sales training. The study aims to examine differences in employee perceptions of training based on gender, designation, and education level. A questionnaire was administered to 250 LIC employees, and statistical analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show that employee training at LIC is average and perceptions do not differ significantly based on demographics. Recommendations include ensuring all employees receive necessary training and properly analyzing training's contribution to organizational effectiveness.
Entrepreneurship in Malaysia Polytechnicsalihamzahali
The Malaysia polytechnics is expected to lead the field of thrust programs (niche area) and specific technology that can produce quality graduates with entrepreneurship abilities. The paper seeks answers how current entrepreneurship education in Malaysia polytechnics encourages the development of entrepreneurship education in the institutions. In this study, data were collected from Higher Learning Institutions Tracer Study Report from 2012 until 2015 and Key Performance Index (KPI) 2016 and 2017 for Entrepreneurship in Malaysian Polytechnic. A finding shows that entrepreneurship has inclined in Malaysia Polytechnics according to industrial needs and based-on the development of the country. The establishments of Malaysian Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Centre (MPEC) become a great achievement for polytechnic education system in Malaysia. The findings will draw a clearer understanding and better picture of the common features exist in what seems to be a fragmented field of study.
This document summarizes a study on enhancing graduates' employability skills in Malaysia. The study aims to identify important employability skills for Malaysian graduates, determine the priority of each skill from employers' perspectives, and analyze the gap between skills' perceived importance and employers' satisfaction with graduates' performance. The results show employers perceive graduates as weaker in important skills like communication, especially English proficiency, than the skills' level of importance. Using an importance-performance analysis, 13 skills were identified as important areas for improvement to increase employers' satisfaction.
M M Bagali, PhD, Research paper, MBA Faculty, HRM, HR, HRD, PhD in HR and Man...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document discusses the need for assessment centers in business schools (B-schools) to develop student competencies and skills readiness. It notes that while the number of B-schools and students has increased, the quality of education provided and employment outcomes have varied. The document reviews literature supporting the role of assessment centers in enhancing quality, identifying hidden talents, guiding career development, and reducing the gap between industry needs and academic curriculum. It aims to provide a framework for assessment and development centers in B-schools to help assure quality and prepare students for careers.
Approach to Employability Skills in Technical Education & its impact on satis...Prashant Mahajan
Ample of the current motivation to teach and assess employability skills will decide India’s ability to compete in the world economy. For a win-win situation, there must not be any differences in Institute’s perception and students’ experience in accessing employability skills for future prospective. What this paper aims to demonstrate is that, although as academics/service providers, we can use a general term “Employability skills”, we need to describe what is meant by this term to students, and colleges also need to recognize how their services and skill development are impacting on satisfaction of students while accessing employability skills. The purpose of this study is to examine the importance perceived by the institutes and experience realized by the students and to connect employability skills’ growth on students’ satisfaction of selection of an institute of Technical Education.
This document summarizes a research study that compared the desired employability skills of business graduates in Syria from the perspectives of higher education policymakers and private sector employers. The study conducted interviews with 12 policymakers and business managers. The findings revealed that while policymakers focused more on societal, public, and thinking skills, employers focused more on individual, private, and practical skills. The study developed a comparative tool that identifies four types of business graduates - leader, collective, technical, and trainee - based on the differing employability skill perspectives. The tool is intended to help policymakers and the private sector better plan for graduate allocation. The study provides recommendations for stakeholders in the higher education sector in Syria.
11.financial evaluation of management post graduate programs in indian averag...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the costs and returns of obtaining an MBA/PGDM from average business schools in Uttarakhand, India. It finds that the total cost of the programs ranges from Rs. 600,000-750,000, with 55% being institutional expenses and 45% being personal expenses. Using the net present value method, it calculates that the initial investment will be recovered within 4 years and 2 months based on average starting salaries. However, the return on investment may not be very convincing for potential students compared to other investment opportunities. While some costs can be controlled, the quality of education and faculty also impact the overall value of the degree from these schools.
How Organizational Climate Influences Job Satisfaction in Educational Sector ...inventionjournals
The study aims in determining the organizational climate that would result in job satisfaction among academic staff in educational settings. Adequate literature on organizational climate and job satisfaction was reviewed. Findings results into the factors that contribute to shape culture, and its results into a framework, to encompass manifestations of organizational culture in relation to academic excellence. Further researchers can use this conceptual model to include few more pre cursors to outcomes to it, also this model can be tested empirically
Identifying key success factors of business education system implications for...Alexander Decker
This document discusses key factors for the success of business education systems based on perspectives from academics and practitioners. It identifies several factors considered important for business school success, including rankings, student intake, curriculum, and the relevance of research. The document provides details on each of these factors, such as how business schools focus heavily on rankings which pressures them to act more like businesses and follow commercial strategies. It also notes criticism that business education curriculums do not adequately prepare students for the real world with important soft skills. The relevance of business school research is also called into question, as some argue it lacks practical application.
A comparative study on curriculum profile of management graduates in delhi an...Alexander Decker
This document discusses a comparative study on the curriculum profiles of management graduates in Delhi, India and industry requirements. It aims to identify gaps between the skills and competencies demanded by employers and those taught by university programs. The study will collect data from management graduates, human resource managers, and industry experts through questionnaires. It will analyze the data to determine which employability factors are most important but lacking in university curricula based on the differences between student and industry responses. The goal is to suggest improvements to curriculum that better match industry needs and enhance graduate employability.
Employers’ expectation for soft skills as one of the criteria for undergradu...Thesigan Nadarajan
As coordinator for Bangkok University International (BUI) office of Academic and Professional development that comes under purview of the Dean of BUI, I routinely carry out partnership assessment analyses of universities in different countries. In the process, I have observed how progressive universities creatively change in their undergraduate educational structure according to the demands of the industrial and economic trends in order to remain relevant. One such industrial demand is in the form of the current trend towards the services-centred economy that places more importance on soft skills as one of the criteria for graduate employability. Having technical skills such as in Information Technology (IT) alone does not suffice anymore. Employers are beginning to expect and require the added criteria of soft skills for employment considerations. Even in Malaysia, research findings from studies by researchers like Yusof, H.S.M., Munap, R., Said, N.S.M., Ali, S.R.O., & Mat, K.A., (2017) who in their research entitled, “Employers Perspectives on Graduates Employability Skills: Soft Skills,” proved that there is a positive correlation between soft skills and employee productivity that affects employers perspective on undergraduate employability. Another study by Salleh, K.M., Sulaiman, N.L., Mohamad, M.M., & Sern, L.C., (2016) in their research entitled, “Assessing soft skills components in science and technology programs within Malaysian Technical Universities,” confirms the need for soft skills for the employability of graduates. The objective of this theoretical paper is to highlight current employers’ expectation for soft skills as one of the criteria for undergraduate employability. Therefore, this paper will examine and discuss: 1) What are the current employers’ perceptions of soft skills that undergraduates should possess; 2) What are the roles and meanings of soft skills; 3) How individual factors (gender, socioeconomic status) and contextual factors (industry, work culture, social stability) influences the development of soft skills; 4) How soft skills can be integrated as part of the formal learning cycle; 5) How soft skills can be integrated as part of individual personality development; and lastly, 6) How to measure soft skills before and after undergraduate employment. It is hoped that this paper will create awareness of the current industrial and employers’ employment expectations, and the meaning and role of soft skill as one of the criteria for undergraduate employability.
Keywords: Soft skills, integrity, communication, courtesy, responsibility, social skills, positive attitude, professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and work ethic
Applying Educational Technology to Higher Education in Vietnam Opportunities ...ijtsrd
Industry 4.0 is happening at a very fast pace, with many impacts on Vietnamese education, both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, big programs such as investing in modern infrastructure, information technology and communication training people who are dynamic, independent, creative, capable of integrating well to start their businesses are becoming urgent requirements to develop countries. In particular, training labor force to meet the requirements of development and integration of the society is at the heart of development strategies that every country must pay attention to. Therefore, higher education is more and more focused and improved in Vietnam these days. This paper discusses educational technology that has been applied in Dong Nai Technology University DNTU , which is known as one of prestigious universities in the south of Vietnam. It is expected that innovations in educational technology would facilitate students to develop themselves and make a great contribution of human resources to the society although those innovations have brought opportunities and challenges to Vietnamese universities in general and to DNTU in particular. The authors also propose recommendations to Vietnamese policy makers in terms of higher education. Huynh Nhu Yen Nhi "Applying Educational Technology to Higher Education in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38387.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/38387/applying-educational-technology-to-higher-education-in-vietnam-opportunities-and-challenges/huynh-nhu-yen-nhi
Existence of and benefits from linkages between universityIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a research study on the linkages between universities and industry in Ethiopia. The study assessed the current status of partnerships by surveying staff from higher education institutions and industry in Dilla, Ethiopia. The study found that linkages existed in employment, academics/research, and business relationships. Both sectors benefited from these linkages. Higher education institutions benefited from producing industry-ready graduates, conducting applied research, and enhancing skills. Industries benefited from increased productivity, innovations, and reduced training costs. The study recommends strengthening these partnerships through industry experts advising universities, research collaborations, and government support like tax exemptions for industry contributions.
Entrepreneurship education and attitude of undergraduate students to self emp...Alexander Decker
Entrepreneurship education aims to encourage self-employment among university students by providing them skills to start their own businesses. The study explored how entrepreneurship education influences the attitudes of undergraduate students in Mubi, Nigeria toward self-employment. It found that exposure to entrepreneurship education benefited students by influencing their intentions toward self-employment, enriching their knowledge of starting a business, and changing their perceptions of self-employment as a career. The study recommends including entrepreneurship education in the curricula of all Nigerian educational institutions to help address unemployment among graduates.
A transformational generative approach towards understanding al-istifhamAlexander Decker
This document discusses a transformational-generative approach to understanding Al-Istifham, which refers to interrogative sentences in Arabic. It begins with an introduction to the origin and development of Arabic grammar. The paper then explains the theoretical framework of transformational-generative grammar that is used. Basic linguistic concepts and terms related to Arabic grammar are defined. The document analyzes how interrogative sentences in Arabic can be derived and transformed via tools from transformational-generative grammar, categorizing Al-Istifham into linguistic and literary questions.
A time series analysis of the determinants of savings in namibiaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the determinants of savings in Namibia from 1991 to 2012. It reviews previous literature on savings determinants in developing countries. The study uses time series analysis including unit root tests, cointegration, and error correction models to analyze the relationship between savings and variables like income, inflation, population growth, deposit rates, and financial deepening in Namibia. The results found inflation and income have a positive impact on savings, while population growth negatively impacts savings. Deposit rates and financial deepening were found to have no significant impact. The study reinforces previous work and emphasizes the importance of improving income levels to achieve higher savings rates in Namibia.
This document discusses a study that aimed to determine employers' satisfaction with the job performance of new college graduates from Cor Jesu College in the Philippines. The study surveyed managers from 40 companies and institutions in the Davao region. Results found that employers gave highly satisfactory ratings for all 19 skills assessed, including technical skills like computer skills as well as soft skills like character. This affirms the effectiveness of Cor Jesu College's training in developing the skills needed by employers. The results provide valuable feedback that the school can use to continuously improve its curriculum, programs, and services.
mm bagali....... skills phD..... Skills..... Competency .........Skills synop...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document provides details about a final synopsis submitted for a research study on "Bridging Employability Gaps in the Higher Education Space related to Management Sciences". It includes an introduction outlining the growing number of MBA graduates in India but low employability rates. It also summarizes literature reviewing employability gaps and skills mismatches between management education and industry needs. The synopsis then outlines the research problem, objectives, hypotheses, design, and expected outcomes of the study.
This document summarizes a journal article that explores how organizational learning can help businesses achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It discusses how organizational learning involves acquiring, distributing, applying, and translating knowledge into organizational resources and capabilities. Through continuous organizational learning, firms can develop rare, hard to imitate intellectual capital like human capital, social capital, and organizational capabilities. This helps firms implement valuable strategies that cannot be easily copied by competitors, leading to sustainable competitive advantage and superior performance.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: AN EMPIRICAL STUD...IAEME Publication
There is need to increase the quality in the higher educational institutions. Quality
is the key parameter of discussion among HEIs and essential in competitive era. Every
institution has to perform its role effectively and survival of it is depending on the
capability to attract and retain the stakeholders, with recognition and reputation. The
present study has extracted seven factors by using exploratory factor analysis on
student’s perception. These factors are Digitization of Academic Awards, Campus
Placement, Extracurricular Activities, Infrastructure and Resources, Seminar and
Industrial Visits, Teaching Skills and Students Support System which will be useful for
the educational planners and the administrators in designing a more effective system
that can be valuable to improve the overall productivity of academics in higher
education. Therefore, this research has emphasized that government need to
concentrate on improving the enrollment of the students under NAD and a proper
focus will have to be given on policies and strategies to appoint high quality faculty by
the academicians.
The document is a study that analyzes training practices and their impact on employee productivity at Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in India. It reviews literature on training and development. LIC provides various training programs for employees, including standard programs, role orientation courses, and sales training. The study aims to examine differences in employee perceptions of training based on gender, designation, and education level. A questionnaire was administered to 250 LIC employees, and statistical analysis was used to analyze the data. The results show that employee training at LIC is average and perceptions do not differ significantly based on demographics. Recommendations include ensuring all employees receive necessary training and properly analyzing training's contribution to organizational effectiveness.
Entrepreneurship in Malaysia Polytechnicsalihamzahali
The Malaysia polytechnics is expected to lead the field of thrust programs (niche area) and specific technology that can produce quality graduates with entrepreneurship abilities. The paper seeks answers how current entrepreneurship education in Malaysia polytechnics encourages the development of entrepreneurship education in the institutions. In this study, data were collected from Higher Learning Institutions Tracer Study Report from 2012 until 2015 and Key Performance Index (KPI) 2016 and 2017 for Entrepreneurship in Malaysian Polytechnic. A finding shows that entrepreneurship has inclined in Malaysia Polytechnics according to industrial needs and based-on the development of the country. The establishments of Malaysian Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Centre (MPEC) become a great achievement for polytechnic education system in Malaysia. The findings will draw a clearer understanding and better picture of the common features exist in what seems to be a fragmented field of study.
This document summarizes a study on enhancing graduates' employability skills in Malaysia. The study aims to identify important employability skills for Malaysian graduates, determine the priority of each skill from employers' perspectives, and analyze the gap between skills' perceived importance and employers' satisfaction with graduates' performance. The results show employers perceive graduates as weaker in important skills like communication, especially English proficiency, than the skills' level of importance. Using an importance-performance analysis, 13 skills were identified as important areas for improvement to increase employers' satisfaction.
M M Bagali, PhD, Research paper, MBA Faculty, HRM, HR, HRD, PhD in HR and Man...dr m m bagali, phd in hr
This document discusses the need for assessment centers in business schools (B-schools) to develop student competencies and skills readiness. It notes that while the number of B-schools and students has increased, the quality of education provided and employment outcomes have varied. The document reviews literature supporting the role of assessment centers in enhancing quality, identifying hidden talents, guiding career development, and reducing the gap between industry needs and academic curriculum. It aims to provide a framework for assessment and development centers in B-schools to help assure quality and prepare students for careers.
Approach to Employability Skills in Technical Education & its impact on satis...Prashant Mahajan
Ample of the current motivation to teach and assess employability skills will decide India’s ability to compete in the world economy. For a win-win situation, there must not be any differences in Institute’s perception and students’ experience in accessing employability skills for future prospective. What this paper aims to demonstrate is that, although as academics/service providers, we can use a general term “Employability skills”, we need to describe what is meant by this term to students, and colleges also need to recognize how their services and skill development are impacting on satisfaction of students while accessing employability skills. The purpose of this study is to examine the importance perceived by the institutes and experience realized by the students and to connect employability skills’ growth on students’ satisfaction of selection of an institute of Technical Education.
This document summarizes a research study that compared the desired employability skills of business graduates in Syria from the perspectives of higher education policymakers and private sector employers. The study conducted interviews with 12 policymakers and business managers. The findings revealed that while policymakers focused more on societal, public, and thinking skills, employers focused more on individual, private, and practical skills. The study developed a comparative tool that identifies four types of business graduates - leader, collective, technical, and trainee - based on the differing employability skill perspectives. The tool is intended to help policymakers and the private sector better plan for graduate allocation. The study provides recommendations for stakeholders in the higher education sector in Syria.
11.financial evaluation of management post graduate programs in indian averag...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the costs and returns of obtaining an MBA/PGDM from average business schools in Uttarakhand, India. It finds that the total cost of the programs ranges from Rs. 600,000-750,000, with 55% being institutional expenses and 45% being personal expenses. Using the net present value method, it calculates that the initial investment will be recovered within 4 years and 2 months based on average starting salaries. However, the return on investment may not be very convincing for potential students compared to other investment opportunities. While some costs can be controlled, the quality of education and faculty also impact the overall value of the degree from these schools.
How Organizational Climate Influences Job Satisfaction in Educational Sector ...inventionjournals
The study aims in determining the organizational climate that would result in job satisfaction among academic staff in educational settings. Adequate literature on organizational climate and job satisfaction was reviewed. Findings results into the factors that contribute to shape culture, and its results into a framework, to encompass manifestations of organizational culture in relation to academic excellence. Further researchers can use this conceptual model to include few more pre cursors to outcomes to it, also this model can be tested empirically
Identifying key success factors of business education system implications for...Alexander Decker
This document discusses key factors for the success of business education systems based on perspectives from academics and practitioners. It identifies several factors considered important for business school success, including rankings, student intake, curriculum, and the relevance of research. The document provides details on each of these factors, such as how business schools focus heavily on rankings which pressures them to act more like businesses and follow commercial strategies. It also notes criticism that business education curriculums do not adequately prepare students for the real world with important soft skills. The relevance of business school research is also called into question, as some argue it lacks practical application.
A comparative study on curriculum profile of management graduates in delhi an...Alexander Decker
This document discusses a comparative study on the curriculum profiles of management graduates in Delhi, India and industry requirements. It aims to identify gaps between the skills and competencies demanded by employers and those taught by university programs. The study will collect data from management graduates, human resource managers, and industry experts through questionnaires. It will analyze the data to determine which employability factors are most important but lacking in university curricula based on the differences between student and industry responses. The goal is to suggest improvements to curriculum that better match industry needs and enhance graduate employability.
Employers’ expectation for soft skills as one of the criteria for undergradu...Thesigan Nadarajan
As coordinator for Bangkok University International (BUI) office of Academic and Professional development that comes under purview of the Dean of BUI, I routinely carry out partnership assessment analyses of universities in different countries. In the process, I have observed how progressive universities creatively change in their undergraduate educational structure according to the demands of the industrial and economic trends in order to remain relevant. One such industrial demand is in the form of the current trend towards the services-centred economy that places more importance on soft skills as one of the criteria for graduate employability. Having technical skills such as in Information Technology (IT) alone does not suffice anymore. Employers are beginning to expect and require the added criteria of soft skills for employment considerations. Even in Malaysia, research findings from studies by researchers like Yusof, H.S.M., Munap, R., Said, N.S.M., Ali, S.R.O., & Mat, K.A., (2017) who in their research entitled, “Employers Perspectives on Graduates Employability Skills: Soft Skills,” proved that there is a positive correlation between soft skills and employee productivity that affects employers perspective on undergraduate employability. Another study by Salleh, K.M., Sulaiman, N.L., Mohamad, M.M., & Sern, L.C., (2016) in their research entitled, “Assessing soft skills components in science and technology programs within Malaysian Technical Universities,” confirms the need for soft skills for the employability of graduates. The objective of this theoretical paper is to highlight current employers’ expectation for soft skills as one of the criteria for undergraduate employability. Therefore, this paper will examine and discuss: 1) What are the current employers’ perceptions of soft skills that undergraduates should possess; 2) What are the roles and meanings of soft skills; 3) How individual factors (gender, socioeconomic status) and contextual factors (industry, work culture, social stability) influences the development of soft skills; 4) How soft skills can be integrated as part of the formal learning cycle; 5) How soft skills can be integrated as part of individual personality development; and lastly, 6) How to measure soft skills before and after undergraduate employment. It is hoped that this paper will create awareness of the current industrial and employers’ employment expectations, and the meaning and role of soft skill as one of the criteria for undergraduate employability.
Keywords: Soft skills, integrity, communication, courtesy, responsibility, social skills, positive attitude, professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and work ethic
Applying Educational Technology to Higher Education in Vietnam Opportunities ...ijtsrd
Industry 4.0 is happening at a very fast pace, with many impacts on Vietnamese education, both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, big programs such as investing in modern infrastructure, information technology and communication training people who are dynamic, independent, creative, capable of integrating well to start their businesses are becoming urgent requirements to develop countries. In particular, training labor force to meet the requirements of development and integration of the society is at the heart of development strategies that every country must pay attention to. Therefore, higher education is more and more focused and improved in Vietnam these days. This paper discusses educational technology that has been applied in Dong Nai Technology University DNTU , which is known as one of prestigious universities in the south of Vietnam. It is expected that innovations in educational technology would facilitate students to develop themselves and make a great contribution of human resources to the society although those innovations have brought opportunities and challenges to Vietnamese universities in general and to DNTU in particular. The authors also propose recommendations to Vietnamese policy makers in terms of higher education. Huynh Nhu Yen Nhi "Applying Educational Technology to Higher Education in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38387.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/38387/applying-educational-technology-to-higher-education-in-vietnam-opportunities-and-challenges/huynh-nhu-yen-nhi
Existence of and benefits from linkages between universityIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a research study on the linkages between universities and industry in Ethiopia. The study assessed the current status of partnerships by surveying staff from higher education institutions and industry in Dilla, Ethiopia. The study found that linkages existed in employment, academics/research, and business relationships. Both sectors benefited from these linkages. Higher education institutions benefited from producing industry-ready graduates, conducting applied research, and enhancing skills. Industries benefited from increased productivity, innovations, and reduced training costs. The study recommends strengthening these partnerships through industry experts advising universities, research collaborations, and government support like tax exemptions for industry contributions.
Entrepreneurship education and attitude of undergraduate students to self emp...Alexander Decker
Entrepreneurship education aims to encourage self-employment among university students by providing them skills to start their own businesses. The study explored how entrepreneurship education influences the attitudes of undergraduate students in Mubi, Nigeria toward self-employment. It found that exposure to entrepreneurship education benefited students by influencing their intentions toward self-employment, enriching their knowledge of starting a business, and changing their perceptions of self-employment as a career. The study recommends including entrepreneurship education in the curricula of all Nigerian educational institutions to help address unemployment among graduates.
A transformational generative approach towards understanding al-istifhamAlexander Decker
This document discusses a transformational-generative approach to understanding Al-Istifham, which refers to interrogative sentences in Arabic. It begins with an introduction to the origin and development of Arabic grammar. The paper then explains the theoretical framework of transformational-generative grammar that is used. Basic linguistic concepts and terms related to Arabic grammar are defined. The document analyzes how interrogative sentences in Arabic can be derived and transformed via tools from transformational-generative grammar, categorizing Al-Istifham into linguistic and literary questions.
A time series analysis of the determinants of savings in namibiaAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the determinants of savings in Namibia from 1991 to 2012. It reviews previous literature on savings determinants in developing countries. The study uses time series analysis including unit root tests, cointegration, and error correction models to analyze the relationship between savings and variables like income, inflation, population growth, deposit rates, and financial deepening in Namibia. The results found inflation and income have a positive impact on savings, while population growth negatively impacts savings. Deposit rates and financial deepening were found to have no significant impact. The study reinforces previous work and emphasizes the importance of improving income levels to achieve higher savings rates in Namibia.
A trends of salmonella and antibiotic resistanceAlexander Decker
This document provides a review of trends in Salmonella and antibiotic resistance. It begins with an introduction to Salmonella as a facultative anaerobe that causes nontyphoidal salmonellosis. The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella is then discussed. The document proceeds to cover the historical perspective and classification of Salmonella, definitions of antimicrobials and antibiotic resistance, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella including modification or destruction of antimicrobial agents, efflux pumps, modification of antibiotic targets, and decreased membrane permeability. Specific resistance mechanisms are discussed for several classes of antimicrobials.
A unique common fixed point theorems in generalized dAlexander Decker
This document presents definitions and properties related to generalized D*-metric spaces and establishes some common fixed point theorems for contractive type mappings in these spaces. It begins by introducing D*-metric spaces and generalized D*-metric spaces, defines concepts like convergence and Cauchy sequences. It presents lemmas showing the uniqueness of limits in these spaces and the equivalence of different definitions of convergence. The goal of the paper is then stated as obtaining a unique common fixed point theorem for generalized D*-metric spaces.
A universal model for managing the marketing executives in nigerian banksAlexander Decker
This document discusses a study that aimed to synthesize motivation theories into a universal model for managing marketing executives in Nigerian banks. The study was guided by Maslow and McGregor's theories. A sample of 303 marketing executives was used. The results showed that managers will be most effective at motivating marketing executives if they consider individual needs and create challenging but attainable goals. The emerged model suggests managers should provide job satisfaction by tailoring assignments to abilities and monitoring performance with feedback. This addresses confusion faced by Nigerian bank managers in determining effective motivation strategies.
A usability evaluation framework for b2 c e commerce websitesAlexander Decker
This document presents a framework for evaluating the usability of B2C e-commerce websites. It involves user testing methods like usability testing and interviews to identify usability problems in areas like navigation, design, purchasing processes, and customer service. The framework specifies goals for the evaluation, determines which website aspects to evaluate, and identifies target users. It then describes collecting data through user testing and analyzing the results to identify usability problems and suggest improvements.
Abnormalities of hormones and inflammatory cytokines in women affected with p...Alexander Decker
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have elevated levels of hormones like luteinizing hormone and testosterone, as well as higher levels of insulin and insulin resistance compared to healthy women. They also have increased levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and leptin. This study found these abnormalities in the hormones and inflammatory cytokines of women with PCOS ages 23-40, indicating that hormone imbalances associated with insulin resistance and elevated inflammatory markers may worsen infertility in women with PCOS.
The document discusses impediments and approaches to linkages between the management faculty of Jaffna University in Sri Lanka and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Northern province. It identifies 10 impediments through interviews and focus groups, including a reluctance for social contribution, a lack of motivation for social participation, and a curriculum that does not encourage field visits. It also identifies 8 approaches to improving linkages, such as altering pedagogical methods to be more student-centered and industry-based, incorporating field visits for co-creation of knowledge, and motivating faculty-level centers for industry linkage. The purpose is to better connect the university's knowledge production with SME needs and opportunities.
5. does corporate entrepreneurship matter for organizational learning capabil...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and organizational learning capability in the textile sector of Pakistan. The study surveyed 240 middle managers and found a positive and significant relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and organizational learning capability. This suggests that organizations that are more innovative and risk-taking have greater learning capabilities. The findings indicate that entrepreneurship training could help enhance skills that support entrepreneurship and innovation.
Ideal quality of university business education curriculum required for succes...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the ideal qualities of a university business education curriculum as perceived by business education lecturers in South-South Nigeria. It finds that lecturers believe an ideal curriculum should be comprehensive in scope, varied in nature, correlate subjects, provide skills for employment, allow for individualized learning and dropping out/accelerating. It should also be constantly reviewed, technology-based, provide relevant skills and knowledge, maximize equipment use, be practical, and focus on career opportunities. Tests found no significant differences in these views between male/female or experienced/inexperienced lecturers or those at federal/state universities. The study aims to improve business education graduates' employment success.
The document discusses the importance of industry-academia collaboration and different modes of interface between the two. It notes that the changing business environment requires industry and academia to work more closely together to develop skills in students. Common interface methods include guest lectures, workshops, training programs, and projects. However, academia also needs to redesign curricula to better align with industry needs and expectations. The conclusion states that both industry and academia would benefit from stronger, long-term partnerships through modes like student projects and industry expert involvement in teaching.
Linking Professional Business Education with Job Performance and career progr...Dr. Syed Kashan Ali Shah
A published research paper on Linking Professional Business Education with Job Performance and career progression: A stakeholder satisfaction perspective
An Exploratory Study Of Experiential Learning In Teaching A Supply Chain Mana...Kimberly Pulley
This study explored experiential learning methods used to teach a supply chain management course at a university in Bahrain. Three pedagogical tools were used: case analysis, evaluative essays, and a game exercise. A survey was administered to students to assess their perceptions of how the tools impacted their cognitive, affective, and interactive learning skills. The results were inconclusive but showed significant differences in student perceptions between some of the tools. The game exercise was perceived to be the most useful for improving learning skills, followed by case analysis and evaluative essays. The study aimed to help design business courses that enhance student learning experiences through experiential approaches in emerging market contexts.
Implementation Teaching Factory Based Learning model in Cirebon Muhammadiyah ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Teaching Factory is one form of learning innovation to produce a qualified school's graduation.
This research aims to find: (1) the model of learning innovation, (2), the implementation of learning innovation
management functions, and (3), the implication of learning innovationmanagement.This research used a
qualitative approach with case study type and multisite study design. The data collection technique was done
through deep interviews observation and documentation. The data was analyzed repeatedly through analysis in
single case and cross-case. The data analysis technique was done through descriptive technique by using
Analysis Interactive Model. The research found that: (1) the concept of learning innovation in teaching factorybuilt through middle input with an excellent learning process and produce excellent output. (2) the
implementation of learning innovation management functions in teaching factory was done through a) planning
design by determining input selection standard, an excellent process standard, and an excellent output standard,
b) learning innovation organization through enriched curriculum, time allocation, teachers' role, and duty, and
learning sources, c) the learning innovation was done through enriched curriculum of industry, language, and
religiosity, the class setting through moving class, a standardized teacher, media management base on IT and
full-day school, d) the evaluation of learning innovation was done through test and non-test approach with
mastery learning standard, and high competition class assessment, and (3) the implication of learning innovation
management covers a more integrated learning management system, a better teacher qualification standard, and
a more increase school reputation. The research conclude that learning innovation management on teaching
factory through academic excellence based spiritual learning model.
KEYWORDS: Management, learning innovation, Teaching Factory
This document discusses establishing industry-driven business education through academia-industry partnerships. It argues that business schools and industry need to work more closely together given changing business needs. Industry can help orient business education by providing input on curriculum, giving guest lectures, participating in executive programs, and offering internships and projects to help students gain practical skills. Stronger collaboration is important to develop talent that benefits both academia and industry.
11.keeping products of higher educational institutions (he is) of relevance t...Alexander Decker
This document proposes a model for how higher educational institutions can increase the value of their students/graduates over time through continuous engagement and continuous professional development programs. The model depicts students/graduates going through different stages - from introduction to growth to maturity to potential decline if they do not continue learning. It suggests higher educational institutions should monitor industry changes, collaborate closely with industry, and use alumni networks to provide relevant continuous professional development programs that help graduates adapt to industry changes over time and avoid skills decline. This ensures graduates remain valuable to industry and higher educational institutions can enhance their relationships with students and alumni.
11.keeping products of higher educational institutions (he is) of relevance t...Alexander Decker
This document proposes a model for how higher educational institutions can increase the value of their students/graduates over time through continuous engagement and continuous professional development programs. The model depicts students/graduates going through different stages - from introduction to growth to maturity to potential decline if they do not continue learning. It suggests higher educational institutions should monitor industry changes, collaborate closely with industry, and use alumni networks to provide relevant continuous professional development programs that help graduates adapt to industry needs over time and avoid skills decline. This ensures graduates remain valuable to industry and higher educational institutions can enhance their relationships with students and alumni.
The Factors Affecting the Development of Entrepreneurship School in Education...inventionjournals
This study aimed to identify factors involved in developing Entrepreneur school and understanding the Executive requirements of these schools in Educational system of Iran (Case Study of MAZANDARAN province). Relying on the theory of organizational entrepreneurship and data based theory (Grounded Theory) the factors effective in creating a school for entrepreneurs were identified. The population of the study in Interview section was 20 experts in the Field of educational sciences from the University of Educators, entrepreneurship teachers and school administrators and for qualitative validation were 20 faculty members of University of Educators and school administrators. The research tools were open interview and content analysis techniques .The research findings indicate that the two groups factors of inside and outside organization and 3 dimensions of personal, organizational and environmental abilities and 16 components of Features (psychological , attitude, motivational), management style, organizational ,Mental and interpersonal skills, new methods of reward, management support, Delegate, deadline, curricula system , strategic orientation, entrepreneurial culture, entrepreneurship education, space and equipments, government policies, socio-economic and cultural conditions, financial and non-financial support are effective in building this kind of entrepreneur school. Also the results of qualitative validation or questionnaire distribution in the first step have resulted to the Removal of the concepts of parental education; parental social status and evaluation system due to an average of less than 4.In the implementation of the second round questionnaire, Kendal correlation coefficient was calculated and Kendall's w = 0.705 was obtained, suggesting a strong consensus among panel members in the research.
Perception of Micro Enterprises Employers towards demonstrated Employability ...IJAEMSJORNAL
To ensure their graduates are prepared and employable, the significance of developing skills suitability and attitude among students should be considered vital. This paper determined the expected employability skills and attitudes of on-the-job-training/intern students. The descriptive method of research was used in this study. The researcher distributed survey questionnaires to a total of 50 micro enterprise employers were surveyed around Nueva Ecija which are composed of mostly restaurant-type businesses. Based from the data gathered and calculated results of expected skills, it can be implied that the on-the-job-training/intern students totally demonstrated the skills categorized as lifelong learning and understanding professional, social and ethical responsibilities. On the contrary, the on-the-job-training/intern students totally undemonstrated the skills categorized as business system approach. Summing up, the on-the-job-training/intern students demonstrated the expected employability skills. Further, the data gathered and calculated results of expected attitudes implied that the on-the-job-training/intern students totally demonstrated the attitudes categorized as motivated and cooperation. Meanwhile, the on-the-job-training/intern students totally undemonstrated the attitude categorized as commercial awareness/awareness of the industry. Summing up, the on-the-job-training/intern students demonstrated the expected employability attitudes.
This study focuses on determining a working ‘selection criteria model’ that will help Information
Technology (IT) companies choose the right candidates to work on their IT projects in areas such as system
design, requirement gathering and management,
Curricula challenges of technical and management education institutionsIAEME Publication
The document discusses challenges facing technical and management education institutions in India. It notes that curriculum must be improved to increase quality and access while reducing costs. Institutions must modularize education and change faculty roles and develop e-learning competencies. They must also become more adaptable and flexible with leadership styles. Offering multi-perspective curricula, integrating technology according to good practice principles, and creating collaborative learning opportunities can help address these challenges.
Curricula challenges of technical and management educationIAEME Publication
The document discusses the challenges facing technical and management education institutions in India. It outlines 3 main challenges: 1) adapting curricula to meet market forces and global trends, 2) managing diverse student and faculty populations, and 3) developing leadership competencies like strategic vision. It also discusses factors influencing educational performance like digitalization and access to technology. Overall, the document argues that curriculum reform and integrating new technologies are needed to equip students with skills for a changing world.
Curricula challenges of technical and management educationIAEME Publication
The document discusses challenges facing technical and management education institutions in India. It notes that curriculum must be improved to increase quality and access while reducing costs. Institutions must modularize education and change faculty roles and develop e-learning competencies. They must also become more adaptable and flexible with leadership styles. Offering multi-perspective curricula, integrating technology according to good practice principles, and creating collaborative learning opportunities can help address these challenges.
Curricula challenges of technical and management educationIAEME Publication
The document discusses the challenges facing technical and management education institutions in India. It outlines 3 main challenges: 1) adapting curricula to meet market forces and global trends, 2) managing diverse student and faculty populations, and 3) developing leadership competencies like strategic vision. It also discusses factors influencing educational performance like digitalization and access to technology. Overall, the document argues that curriculum reform and integrating new technologies are needed to equip students with the skills to navigate a changing world and workforce.
Curricula challenges of technical and management educationIAEME Publication
The document discusses challenges facing technical and management education institutions in India. It notes that curriculum must be improved to increase quality and access while reducing costs. Institutions must modularize education and change faculty roles and develop e-learning competencies. They must also become more adaptable and flexible with leadership styles. Offering multi-perspective curricula, integrating technology according to good practice principles, and creating collaborative learning opportunities can help address these challenges.
This document discusses how faculty roles are changing with the rise of Industry 4.0 and technology enhanced learning environments. Industry 4.0 requires new workforce skills related to areas like data science, robotics, cloud computing and more. Higher education must prepare students for these new jobs by updating programs and courses. Faculty now need to use technology enhanced learning to teach skills like lifelong learning, critical thinking and problem solving. The concept of "Faculty Members 4.0" is introduced to describe how instructors must design technology-rich learning environments and help students adapt to constant change. Universities have an important role in supporting industry transformation through competency-based education aligned with Industry 4.0 needs.
A University Business School As An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem HubKarla Adamson
This article assesses the progress of a business school in a small Caribbean country toward establishing itself as a hub within a university-based entrepreneurial ecosystem. The key components of an entrepreneurial ecosystem examined include entrepreneurial universities with education, research, and economic development missions; entrepreneurship education; university business incubators; and collaboration among universities, industry, government, and civil society. Through a review of literature and an insider action research study of the business school, the article analyzes the requirements for developing successful entrepreneurial ecosystems and evaluates the business school's trajectory in building an embryonic entrepreneurial ecosystem centered around its operations. The overall aim is to stimulate economic development and innovative new ventures through strong collaboration among stakeholders within the quadruple helix
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A therapy for physical and mental fitness of school childrenAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the importance of exercise in maintaining physical and mental fitness for school children. It discusses how physical and mental fitness are developed through participation in regular physical exercises and cannot be achieved solely through classroom learning. The document outlines different types and components of fitness and argues that developing fitness should be a key objective of education systems. It recommends that schools ensure pupils engage in graded physical activities and exercises to support their overall development.
A theory of efficiency for managing the marketing executives in nigerian banksAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study examining efficiency in managing marketing executives in Nigerian banks. The study was examined through the lenses of Kaizen theory (continuous improvement) and efficiency theory. A survey of 303 marketing executives from Nigerian banks found that management plays a key role in identifying and implementing efficiency improvements. The document recommends adopting a "3H grand strategy" to improve the heads, hearts, and hands of management and marketing executives by enhancing their knowledge, attitudes, and tools.
This document discusses evaluating the link budget for effective 900MHz GSM communication. It describes the basic parameters needed for a high-level link budget calculation, including transmitter power, antenna gains, path loss, and propagation models. Common propagation models for 900MHz that are described include Okumura model for urban areas and Hata model for urban, suburban, and open areas. Rain attenuation is also incorporated using the updated ITU model to improve communication during rainfall.
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This document discusses contraceptive use in Punjab, Pakistan. It begins by providing background on the benefits of family planning and contraceptive use for maternal and child health. It then analyzes contraceptive commodity data from Punjab, finding that use is still low despite efforts to improve access. The document concludes by emphasizing the need for strategies to bridge gaps and meet the unmet need for effective and affordable contraceptive methods and supplies in Punjab in order to improve health outcomes.
A synthesis of taylor’s and fayol’s management approaches for managing market...Alexander Decker
1) The document discusses synthesizing Taylor's scientific management approach and Fayol's process management approach to identify an effective way to manage marketing executives in Nigerian banks.
2) It reviews Taylor's emphasis on efficiency and breaking tasks into small parts, and Fayol's focus on developing general management principles.
3) The study administered a survey to 303 marketing executives in Nigerian banks to test if combining elements of Taylor and Fayol's approaches would help manage their performance through clear roles, accountability, and motivation. Statistical analysis supported combining the two approaches.
A survey paper on sequence pattern mining with incrementalAlexander Decker
This document summarizes four algorithms for sequential pattern mining: GSP, ISM, FreeSpan, and PrefixSpan. GSP is an Apriori-based algorithm that incorporates time constraints. ISM extends SPADE to incrementally update patterns after database changes. FreeSpan uses frequent items to recursively project databases and grow subsequences. PrefixSpan also uses projection but claims to not require candidate generation. It recursively projects databases based on short prefix patterns. The document concludes by stating the goal was to find an efficient scheme for extracting sequential patterns from transactional datasets.
A survey on live virtual machine migrations and its techniquesAlexander Decker
This document summarizes several techniques for live virtual machine migration in cloud computing. It discusses works that have proposed affinity-aware migration models to improve resource utilization, energy efficient migration approaches using storage migration and live VM migration, and a dynamic consolidation technique using migration control to avoid unnecessary migrations. The document also summarizes works that have designed methods to minimize migration downtime and network traffic, proposed a resource reservation framework for efficient migration of multiple VMs, and addressed real-time issues in live migration. Finally, it provides a table summarizing the techniques, tools used, and potential future work or gaps identified for each discussed work.
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2. Media content convergence challenges include dealing with the heterogeneity of media types, services, networks, devices, and quality of service requirements as well as integrating technologies used by media providers and consumers.
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This document surveys trust architectures that leverage provenance in wireless sensor networks. It begins with background on provenance, which refers to the documented history or derivation of data. Provenance can be used to assess trust by providing metadata about how data was processed. The document then discusses challenges for using provenance to establish trust in wireless sensor networks, which have constraints on energy and computation. Finally, it provides background on trust, which is the subjective probability that a node will behave dependably. Trust architectures need to be lightweight to account for the constraints of wireless sensor networks.
This document discusses private equity investments in Kenya. It provides background on private equity and discusses trends in various regions. The objectives of the study discussed are to establish the extent of private equity adoption in Kenya, identify common forms of private equity utilized, and determine typical exit strategies. Private equity can involve venture capital, leveraged buyouts, or mezzanine financing. Exits allow recycling of capital into new opportunities. The document provides context on private equity globally and in developing markets like Africa to frame the goals of the study.
This document discusses a study that analyzes the financial health of the Indian logistics industry from 2005-2012 using Altman's Z-score model. The study finds that the average Z-score for selected logistics firms was in the healthy to very healthy range during the study period. The average Z-score increased from 2006 to 2010 when the Indian economy was hit by the global recession, indicating the overall performance of the Indian logistics industry was good. The document reviews previous literature on measuring financial performance and distress using ratios and Z-scores, and outlines the objectives and methodology used in the current study.
A study to evaluate the attitude of faculty members of public universities of...Alexander Decker
This study evaluated faculty members' attitudes toward shared governance in public universities in Pakistan. It used a questionnaire to assess attitudes on 4 indicators of shared governance: the role of the dean, role of faculty, role of the board, and role of joint decision-making. The study analyzed responses from 90 faculty across various universities. Statistical analysis found significant differences in perceptions of shared governance based on faculty rank and gender. Faculty rank influenced perceptions of the dean's role and role of joint decision-making. Gender influenced overall perceptions of shared governance. The results indicate a need to improve shared governance practices in Pakistani universities.
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A study regarding analyzing recessionary impact on fundamental determinants o...Alexander Decker
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A study on would be urban-migrants’ needs and necessities in rural bangladesh...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the needs and necessities of potential rural migrants in Bangladesh and how providing certain facilities could encourage them to remain in rural areas. The study involved surveys of 350 local and non-local people across 7 upazilas to understand their satisfaction with existing services and priority of needs. The findings revealed variations in requirements between local and non-local respondents. Based on the analysis, the study recommends certain priority facilities, such as employment opportunities and community services, that should be provided in rural areas to improve quality of life and reduce migration to cities. Limitations include the small sample size not representing all of Bangladesh and difficulties collecting full information from all respondents.
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This study examined 79 dry crania (55 male and 24 female) from southern Nigeria to determine the incidence and dimensions of single and double hypoglossal canals, and whether these dimensions differ between sexes. Measurements were taken of the internal and external diameters of the hypoglossal canals. The results showed significant differences in all dimensions between males and females. Bilateral single hypoglossal canals were most prevalent. In conclusion, the size of the hypoglossal canal is sex-specific, with significant differences found between males and females in this population.
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Industry school interface following professional education model to impart pragmatic business edification
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Industry-School Interface: Following Professional Education
Model to Impart Pragmatic Business Edification
Mahwish Anjam*, Dr. Abdur Razzaq2, Mian Usman Jamil3, Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan4
1. National University of Modern Languages, Khayaban-e-Johar, H-9 Islamabad, Pakistan
2. Arid Agriculture University, Muree road, Rawalpindi, Pakisatn
3. Standard Chartered Bank, I. I. Chundrigar road, Karachi, Pakistan
4. Institute of Business and Technology (BIZTECH), Korangi creek, Karachi, Pakistan
* E-mail of the corresponding author: mahwishanjum@hotmail.com
Abstract
This intercourse aims to identify means by which the business education system can be aided to effectively meet the
needs of the business-operating environment. Despite of the popularity of business and management education critics
have been talking about business education to be less relevant to business needs. This study focuses on exploring the
modes of exchange of knowledge between business schools and industry to facilitate practical learning. It mainly
aims to get a holistic view of the extent to which an industry and school collaboration based system can ensure
pragmatism in business education along with promises, issues and challenges such industry school interface can
offer. The data collection for this hypothesized model will be collected from business executives, business school
management and alumni. This intercourse will offer new insight into the business education system. The study
results will be valuable towards bringing improvements to the existing business education system.
Keywords: Business Education, Management, School - Industry Interface, Pragmatism, Industry
1. Introduction
If the course of the last hundred years is observed, the business has seemed to transform the whole world. Business is
considered as a lashing force in reshaping society and as a medium of enhancing economic growth and new
opportunity (Lorenzi, 2004). Successful management of business has stimulated the creation of new jobs and roles,
the wealth generation, the technological advancements and exploring more and more opportunities for an ever more
diverse population (Friga, Bettis and Sullivan 2003). Because of increased competition and changing technological
needs corporations are placing more and more emphasis on looking up the right resource (Rao and Bowonde, 2004).
Management education on the other hand produces human resource capable of working as leaders and competent for
creating successful corporations which are vital for these profound and universal accomplishments (Pfeffer, 1999).
Hughes (2006) expresses that a student joins management schools with an intention to acquire knowledge and skills
so that his life may be enhanced and enriched and he may be able to make a meaningful contribution to his
organization and society. On the other hand, companies also have their goals and purposes which they want to be
successfully realize, in order to become useful assets to societies, and reaping greater returns (Ray’s, 1993). This is
why and how management education has a significant and incalculable value to individuals, organizations, and
society, therefore a close interaction and dexterity among the trio is imperative for the benefit of all the stakeholders.
Despite the overlapped needs of industry and management schools, it has been remained solely the responsibility of
management school to prepare a business graduate (Leavitt, 1986; Porter and McKibben, 1988; Bailey and Ford,
1996; Mintzberg, 1996; Starkey and Madan, 2001; Pfeffer and Fong, 2002; Bennis and O’Toole, 2005; Van and
Johnson, 2006; Shapiro et al. 2007). Business schools and industry so far and since long are been operating in
separate and different domains (Mintzberg and Gosling, 2002; Ackoff, 2002; Pfeffer and Fong, 2002; Doria,
Rozanski and Cohen, 2003). The management paradigms are constantly changing, and as a response to such
increasing complexity of the business environment, there is a need necessitated that these two entities for the
betterment of their future must work closer and together.
2. THE INTERACTION BETWEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL AND INDUSTRY
School-Industry interface means a collaborative and interactive system between management education institutions
and the industry for the achieving various mutually interdependent goals and objectives (Starkey and Madan, 2001).
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In traditional business schools set up the level of interaction between the industry and academia even after a huge
critic followership has been very informal. The guest lectures, case studies, and internships are the only way where
schools, graduates and industry interact with each other Aggarwal (2004). Even in case of industry based projects
and cases it requires only basic level knowledge and information is shared to the graduates and sometimes opposed
to factual position (Bisoux, 2003). The experience and role of the faculty of business schools also has become
controversial; today it is very easy to find a faculty member of management schools who has never seen or worked in
a real business, other than as a customer (Dayal, 2004). The management schools do not try to bring the practice of
real time management in class rooms to create a relationship between academic and practical knowledge and the
integration of these two aspects of business is left to the student’s apprehension and his employers who have to
retrain graduates about what management practice is all about and how much it is different from academic course
Rizvi (2003). Hence a very open and loose coordination is seen between management schools and industry.
Significance of management education is not unknown to Industry leaders; the significance of quality management
and business education, and the fact that education provided in these institutions has a thorough effect on the
business success, has always been acknowledged. Mention that despite their awareness about this interdependency,
the current organizational structures and functional processes of business schools provide inadequate and restricted
opportunities for developing a worthwhile collaboration between industry and management schools (Starkey and
Madan, 2001).
3. NEED OF INDUSTRY SCHOOL INTERFACE
Various researchers have given feedback about school – industry linkages and its importance (Trank and Rynes,
2003; Porter, Rehder, and Muller, 1997:O’Reilly, 1994; Wholihan, 1990; Mintzberg, 1996; Leavitt, 1989; and
Ackoff, 2002); Law and medicine are professions, having an organized body of knowledge to impart relevant skills
(Nanassy, Malsbary & Tonne, 1977). By whatever means of school-industry interaction, e.g. starting small
businesses, industry apprenticeship and internships, practical research etc. type projects should be included in study
management and business school faculties in facts should revive the ways in which the involvement of industry can
be sought (Bisoux, 2003). The successful business schools will be those who will form strong and lasting
collaborations with the industry (Friga, Bettis and Sullivan, 2003).
The management schools edification should be the theoretical component of a work/study program, rather than a
highly theoretical and academic exercises giving basic industry knowledge (Bennis and 'Toole, 2005). No system
design will work until and unless this distinction is done and this academic based system is redesigned fulfilling the
intrinsic requirements of corporate professional world (Hinings and Greenwood, 2002). The situation forces business
schools to rethink more prudently about what organizations are hiring, and what exactly they are looking for; this is
where the role of corporate world in the management and business school education process becomes imperative.
3.1 Following the Professional Education System
In point of fact learning about management and business practices is about learning a profession, same as in case of
law or medicines (Gioia and Corley, 2003). Management and business institutions are also professional institutions
and they should also develop their system separate than any other academic field of knowledge and defiantly like any
other professional field of knowledge (Mintzberg, 1996; Pfeffer and Fong, 2002). Like any other professions,
business education also shares knowledge of other academic disciplines. As for medical education, these disciplines
include psychology, biology and chemistry, similarly for business education these may be sociology, mathematics,
philosophy, economics and psychology. However business education is not about academic courses only, other than
these, there has to be some professional course work for the students (Pfeffer and Fong, 2002).
Therefore based on the suggestions of literature the researcher has worked on a possible mode of industry – school
collaboration based Interface called Pragmatic Business Edification (PBE). The underline principles behind the PBE
interface are following;
• Imparting graduate with the knowledge which is relevant to the dynamic needs of the industry and that
will make graduate students successful in industry
• Adapting to the changing needs and demands of the industry by using school-industry interface
Based on the recommendations of literature that management schools need to extend their thinking about the
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business education with enhanced standards of admission and performance, with more experienced, and better
informed and more scholarly faculties that are able to carry out more significant and relevant research. PBE interface
suggests a formal partnership between Industry and business schools. As suggested by Mintzber (1999); Pfeffer and
Fong (2002), the interface considers the partnership as a platform where both industry and business education
institutes achieve their interests by interacting, and collaborating on a mutual, fundamental objective.
3.2 The PBE System Design
The pragmatic Business edification (PBE) interface suggests a nontraditional way of managing and running a
business school. Main functions and roles of the business schools remain the same i.e.
1. To induct students from the market
2. Put them in education process
3. Market refined product (graduates) into the industry
However new roles, functions and procedures are added at each of the three levels in order to enhance the
productivity and effectiveness of business schools in imparting relevant and required set of knowledge.
This system design calls for partners to work on the basis of collaboration. As mentioned by (Beer, 2001; Mintzberg
and Gosling, 2002; Mintzberg, 2004; Bennis and O’Toole, 2005; Ghoshal, 2005). The Industry which was considered
to be target market or customer in the existing business system, is no more viewed as this; rather the phenomena
behind this collaboration is that if we know that the schools’ product (graduates) is to be used by industry, then why
not it should be as required by industry, and even more specifically why not ask industry to help schools to make it as
required by them. The redesigning of organizational design at all the three levels will be as follows.
Traditionally Business schools induct students all alone and on the basis of schools internal policies (Lorenzi, 2004;
Leavitt, 1986; Porter and McKibben, 1998). Whereas the induction process under new system design will be
according to the requirements of the Industry. The companies from all the industries about which a school is
preparing it graduates should be in collaboration with the school, therefore the feedback from them will decide that
quantity of induction. This functional area of the PBE Interface requires serious attention and concern; while it is
about the edification process and partnership with the industry. The education process includes; curriculum, faculty,
Infrastructure and culture.
3.3 Scope 0f Partnership
This may also not be ignored that industry basically has its own particular businesses, where they have their full
attention and devotion, and if industry acts as a partner, still the role of organizing and managing this collaboration
will remain with Business schools; as its business schools’ business (Rousseau, 2007).
Therefore the main responsibility of coordinating and administrating students’ business education should remain with
the business school. Industry may be asked to lend a hand as required. Much of this partnership is required when
students are offered specializations; this is the time when student should fully be exposed to the industry with the
help of industry school partnerships.
Professions like business are practice based and are inclined towards their customers and clients (Pfeffer and Fong,
2002). However PBE Interface dose not propose that management schools should become a gated profession
requiring credentialing and licensing and permissions from industry. Nonetheless, as endorsed by Mintzberg (2004) it
is believed as a way forward towards recognizing that management and business education is about learning
professional skills and experience, thus it is a need to realize the importance of both imagination and experience,
therefore are the concern of business education. Since PBE interface considers industry and Schools as partners so
both the partners will specifically have to perform some functions and roles.
Business school as a partner of industry-schools collaboration based PBE interface will have to form a strong
interface for partnership. the main focus of this interface should be; to be a full-fledged research and development
Unit and the unit will be in full collaboration of the industry (Arain and Tipu, 2007). Based on its research, the Unit
will give feedback to the business school that which major is in demand by the industry and which is obsolete. And
how much gradated roughly will be adjusted by the industry on yearly or semiannual basis. Based on such facts and
figures each major will be assigned a merit. The aggregate demand of all the majors will help the business school to
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decide its intake amount. Following controlled method of induction the problem of market saturation for business
graduates will somehow be solved where only the calculated number of students will be given business degrees
(Jenkins & Reizenstein, 1984; Engwall & Zamagni, 1998; Arain and Tipu, 2007; Cubberly, 1978; Pfeffer & Fong,
2005).
This interface will also be responsible for keeping official coordination with the one or more organizations
depending upon the number of majors offered. It will be mediatory for a business school who offers e.g. Marketing
majors that it should officially be attached with the Marketing department of one or more business organizations. It
will also be the responsibility of the school using the interface to coordinate with the attached business organization
and design courses according to their needs. These courses should also be reviewed periodically. Similarly the school
using this interface should also seek help from the attached industry’s department in getting the course instructor as
visiting faculty. This is how the students will learn business skills from practicing managers.
The PBE doesn’t recommend school to be working under the umbrella of some industry rather a school has to use
some industry in order to embed pragmatism in to the education system. But such partnerships can only be successful
if all the partners know their part and are willing to fulfill their responsibility. For example, management schools
may offer students looking into consulting or investment banking career; a customized course of study that
specifically prepares them for these fields, not just by offering general courses and electives, but by introducing a
discrete and specialized set of courses, training and experiences.
Industry is that partner of this PBE interface who has never been held responsible for the poor performance of
business graduates. This partner of the proposed collaboration is also important to search for new, innovative, wider,
and more operative ways of bartering and sharing ideas and apprehensions.
For enabling school-industry interface, of all the things, industry support is the most pivotal and challenging;
however, unluckily, most business professionals who act as employers for the business school product, have been
sending mixed and unclear signals (Mintzberg, 1996; Mintzberg & Gosling, 2002; Lampel, 2001), and Leavitt,
1989). Industry has been liberal enough in providing financial support to management and business institutions, by
offering them huge amount of money, as financing or sponsoring them; this financial support is understood as a vote
of confidence and acceptance and acknowledgement of their product (Bruce and Edgington, 2003). Until and unless
business leaders don’t ask educational institutions for professing to facilitate them and unless industry leaders clearly
state their expectations and requirements; it is far difficult for management schools to come out of this problem.
Industry should collaborate with one or more Business schools for research and development. The notable fact is that
the industry may or not be asked for financial assistance, the utmost need is to facilitate business graduates to learn
the business skills practically and as a return an industry may be facilitated by the school in the form of research and
development. The contribution of industry in collaboration would be worthwhile in gaining a better understanding of
management education research (Nonaka, 1994; Amabile et al, 2001). Imparting knowledge by the practitioners is
another area where this collaboration spreads. The practicing managers of the industry in the form of visiting faculty,
is the requirement of the business schools (Mintzber, 2004; Pfeffer and Fong, 2002). The students studying
specialized courses cannot be best taught anybody other than the instructor having hands on experience of the
respective field. Similarly designing the courses according to the requirement of the industry will be another concern
of this interface, and hence the other role of industry in the collaboration based interface. The overall framework for
Pragmatic business edification is explained in figure 1.
4. Research Methodology
The study was descriptive in nature. Focus group method was used for data collection in the 2nd Phase. The Focus
Group study was used for a multiple reasons. The aim was to get stakeholders’ feedback and suggestions on the PBE
Model so practically, it was not viable to use any other method for evaluating the proposed model. Two focus groups
were conducted (having two sessions / day each). The focus group study included twenty eight (28) professionals
from education and other industries of Pakistan, exploring the potential benefits and possible hindrances in
implementing proposed model. The members were carefully selected from Business school management, alumni of
business schools and the corporate executives, to ensure that representatives from management schools and industry
both are in place to focus on the proposed model. Questionnaire was got filled from each participant at the end of
each session to record their responses.
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5. Results
Participants of all two focus groups sections had in depth discussions over the proposed interface and believe it to be
useful contribution for the business communities; and accepting this type of partnership, means that management
schools should re-examine their missions and should choose an appropriate industry intervention for the specific
need expressed for a specific target market, with the objective of these graduates to become a fruitful and useful part
of the industry. Henry Mintzberg (2007); Bennis, O'Toole and James (2005) have also considered business education
to be professionals and recommended to follow professional education interface to impart knowledge.
As suggestions to business schools for implementing PBE Interface, management schools should consign themselves
for adjusting with ever changing curricula as according to the changing demands of the industry, finally all business
programs should particularly allow students to concentrate on an what business wants from them. Moreover
Participants also suggested that the PBE Interface is generic in nature and can be applied to the business needs with
ease as an appropriate interface to base their curriculum regarding managerial training. The PBE Interface has
introduced certain areas which were not taken care of in any traditional system of business education. Bisoux (2003)
also expresses that the existing management education system focuses on mostly giving awareness and basic
knowledge of the industry, and has the specific objective of educating students on the various aspects of a business
mostly from a theoretical perspective, however proposed PBE interface deals more with the preparation of aspiring
business graduates who are well trained and well groomed according to the explicit requirement of today’s dynamic
business environment; moreover the PBE Interface triggers the need of industry academia corporation and believes
that both the entities should work on equal basis acting as stakeholders for preparing the graduates. Alsop (2002);
Pope (2002) also believe that his would benefit the society on a wider perspective; a business graduate who is
criticized today as jack of all trades would certainly end up being master of any specific field. As discussed by
Bennis, Warren G, O'Toole and James (2005) the industry can bank upon the products of business schools as most of
their training needs will be fulfilled by the schools in the forms of jointly designed courses, similarly the quality of
business education can be ensured as this collaborative system will make sure the survival of the fittest, as the
collaborations and industry itself will define the quality hence the low standards will no more be the profitable
ventures thus will be vanished away.
However the focus group participants also pointed out few challenges PBE Interface or any such industry-school
collaboration based interface will face while implementing. The challenges discussed are mostly related to Pakistani
environment as the participants were from Pakistani business markets. The various discussed challenges are as
follows; The PBE interface calls for a system design change at management schools, and acceptance of a change is a
long term process. Moreover the bureaucratic structure at the administration level will find it difficult to adapt such
leveraged role of industry. Furthermore the management education at present is governed by Higher education
system (HEC) and as any such interface calls for a change at system level which may take a longer period of time in
getting recognition at HEC and government level, therefore any such interface should start its way from individual
schools, towns, cities and then make its way through at mass level. Moreover the success of collaboration based
interfaces like PBE depends a lot on the perception of the partners about the success of any such ventures, industry
has never been held responsible for any such role in the History, acceptance and performance of any such roles is
doubtful till it is practically executed.
6. Directions for future research
This dissertation has indicated various areas which need improvement when it comes to delivering practical exposure
to business graduates. The study also explored and identified areas in which future research work could be
conducted.
Further research should also be conducted to cater for specific content relevance when an implementation program is
developed. The assessment of implementation problems of the PBE Interface like collaboration based system could
be investigated with a longitudinal study that may reexamine the potential benefits and possible challenges of
industry-school collaboration based projects. Moreover the challenges discussed were mostly related to Pakistani
environment as the participants were from Pakistani business markets. The results could be different if participants
have experiences and observations of different business environments.
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Based on the nature of the topic of the dissertation, research design was highly theoretical, where the participants of
focus groups and respondents of questionnaire were asked for their opinions about possible benefits and problems of
the industry-academia based PBE interface, and therefore results may change if any such collaborative interface is
practically implemented.
Moreover the school-Industry collaboration which this course of dissertation talked about is a less researched area
particularly with reference of modes in which the both entities should interact. Although there had been a lot of
debate over the need of such collaboration, we find very few of the suggestion about what should be the strategy and
direction, using which industry-academia interaction could be improved for the betterment of the education system.
PBE Interface was proposed realizing the same dilemma, however still new areas and modes of collaboration need to
be explored in detail, so that the little nitty-gritties, and essential ingredients for the effective working of this
partnership can be identified.
Wrapping up the whole discussion it is lucid about management education that there are exciting opportunities and
new ventures waiting in future, however there are also standing some serious challenges in the way for management
education. This study offers an interface where the industry can be involved to cope with the changing environment.
Nevertheless there are several other issues of major concern regarding designing the curriculum, fulfilling and
meeting the needs of highly agile, dynamic and challenging real business environment.
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FIGURE 1: Pragmatic Business Edification (PBE) Model
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