scholarly journals Business School Professors’ Perception of Ethics in Education in Europe

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 608
Author(s):  
Debora Gottardello ◽  
Maria Pàmies
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
European Country ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethical Awareness ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Shed Light

This qualitative study aims to investigate business school professors’ perception of ethics in business education, and their possible role in achieving ethical awareness in these schools. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 59 professors from four business schools, each from a different European country. The results show that participants define ethics along four dimensions, and express two divergent forms of implementing it. These differ by the country in which the business school is located. The findings shed light on the issues of ethics and sustainability in business education, and the importance of preparing students to become responsible leaders. For that purpose, we develop recommendations to foster ethics and sustainability in education in business schools in order to develop more socially responsible citizens.

Reweaving the rainbow: qualitative color in business education

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Starr-Glass
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Business Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Central Direction ◽  
Undergraduate Economics ◽  
Personal Insight ◽  
Limited Generalizability

Purpose This study aims to reflect on the dominance of a narrowly focused analytical approach within business schools, which provides an artificially fractured and disjointed understanding of the contextual complexities and interconnectedness that students will encounter in the future. This approach unnecessarily constrains sensemaking and inhibits creative response to future social and organizational complexity. As business schools and their graduates come under sustained scrutiny and criticism, it perhaps appropriate to reexamine and reframe their analytical bias. Design/methodology/approach The central direction taken in this study is that of critical reflection on the present author’s practice and experience in teaching undergraduate economics and accounting. Although the analysis may have limited generalizability, it is hoped that it may prove of interest and value to business school educators. Findings The preferential business school reliance on analytical perspectives suggest that they fail to appreciate the nature of business, its embeddedness in broader society and the competencies required by undergraduates and graduates. This study argues that an emphasis on holistic systems, synthetic fusion and an appreciation of complexity – rather than a reductive analytical agenda – might benefit business schools, their graduates and society at large. Originality/value This study provides an original, albeit personal, insight into a significant problem in business education. It offers original perspectives on the problem and presents faculty-centered suggestions on how business students might be encouraged and empowered to see quality as well as quantitative perspectives in their first-year courses.

Learning the PR trade

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Change in business education is effortlessly elusive. No matter how often the great and the good of either the business or business school worlds lament the lack of adequate teaching through Masters of Business Administrations and other programmes, very rarely does anything seem to change. Managers are still put though their paces at business schools; they still read the same “seminal” books and case studies; they still get their blue riband qualification; they still receive a hefty increase in salary after graduation. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organisations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals The Culture of Business Education and its Place in the Modern University

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-243
Author(s):  
Russell Alex Evans
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Transnational Corporation ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Classical Representation ◽  
American University ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The University

Many researchers believe that the modern university is in a state of crisis like never before. One of the main reasons cited for this decline is that the modern university has a closer resemblance to a transnational corporation than to a traditional scholarly institution (Lewis, 2005). This paper attempts to define the term “university” from a classical perspective and to describe the gradual incorporation of vocational pursuits into its scope. Focusing on modern North American university models, it asks whether business schools, in particular, should be operating within academia. An alternative is discussed, which focuses on the vocational attributes of business rather than theoretical knowledge. I draw on secondary sources as well as my own personal experience as a student and researcher to make suggestions on how interdepartmental tension developed and how it can be reduced. The paper finds that the business school does have a place in the modern university; however, the classical representation of the university must be abandoned for it to be fully embraced.  

scholarly journals Māori lived experience of osteoarthritis: a qualitative study guided by Kaupapa Māori principles

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikita McGruer ◽  
Jennifer N. Baldwin ◽  
Brian T. Ruakere ◽  
Peter J. Larmer
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Hip Osteoarthritis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Kaupapa Māori ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners ◽  
Maori Health ◽  
Family Wellbeing

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTIONOsteoarthritis adversely affects people’s quality of life; however, the effects of osteoarthritis on Māori in New Zealand remain unknown. AIMTo explore the Māori lived experience of osteoarthritis. METHODSA qualitative study guided by Kaupapa Māori principles. Māori adults (≥30 years) with clinical knee or hip osteoarthritis took part in semi-structured interviews that were recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis and a model of Māori health (Te Whare Tapa Whā, outlining four dimensions of wellbeing (taha tinana- physical; taha hinengaro- mental; taha wairua- spiritual; and taha whānau- family)) were used to analyse data. RESULTSSeven Māori females aged 44–71 years participated. Physical manifestations of osteoarthritis, namely pain and limited daily activities, affected mental, spiritual and family wellbeing. Participants experienced whakamā (shame) and frustration. Cultural duties such as attending the marae were impeded, affecting spiritual wellbeing and cultural identity. Participants described drawing on the strength of their ancestors to cope with their impairments. Western medicine was commonly used, although side-effects were prominent and few participants had received information about the condition from health professionals. Both positive and negative experiences of health-care and treatments were reported. DISCUSSIONOsteoarthritis inflicts a substantial burden on the physical, mental, spiritual and family wellbeing of Māori women. Primary care practitioners must consider spiritual and family wellbeing when providing care for Māori with osteoarthritis. Culturally sensitive education for patients and their whānau is needed.

The intimate lives of older adults living with HIV: a qualitative study of the challenges associated with the intersection of HIV and ageing

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 2490-2518 ◽  
Author(s):  
ISABELLE WALLACH ◽  
SHARI BROTMAN
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Shed Light

ABSTRACTOlder adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at risk of experiencing difficulties in their intimate lives due to the combined effects of HIV and ageing. To date, little research has focused on the lived experience of sexuality. This article seeks to fill in the gap by documenting the challenges faced by this population with respect to their intimate relationships and sexual lives. Based upon the results of a qualitative study conducted in Montreal (2010–2012) using semi-structured interviews with a diverse sample of 38 people aged 50–73 and living with HIV, this study revealed several difficulties, including those related to their social location, whereby HIV and ageing intersect with other social determinants (including gender, sexual orientation and drug use). Difficulties that were identified include lower sexual desire linked to ageing, erectile changes, difficulty in using condoms, stigma related to HIV and/or ageism, changes in appearance caused by HIV and/or ageing, along with the impact of their lifecourse experiences. Our results shed light on the specific nature of the difficulties experienced by older adults living with HIV with regard to their intimate lives, as well as on the importance of using an analysis that combines the theoretical approaches of intersectionality and lifecourse to enhance our capacity for understanding complex and unique experiences.

Roundtable on Business Education

2008 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Wilson ◽  
Robert R. Locke ◽  
Rolv Petter Amdam ◽  
Nuria Puig ◽  
Tamotsu Nishizawa
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
The United States ◽  
American Business ◽  
Corporate Misconduct ◽  
Professional Class ◽  
Original Goal ◽  
The University

A consideration of Rakesh Khurana's From Higher Aims to Hired Hands: The Social Transformation of American Business Schools and the Unfulfilled Promise of Management as a Profession (Princeton, 2007).Khurana's book is an examination of the development of the university-based business school in the United States from the nineteenth century to today. He asserts that while the original goal of these schools was to train a professional class of managers in the mold of doctors or lawyers, university business schools no longer strive for this ideal. Instead, Khurana believes that business schools have become purveyors of a product –the MBA–sold to student-consumers. People should therefore not be surprised at corporate misconduct when managers are considered responsible only to shareholders. Khurana calls for a renewal of the professional ideal in the business school, in which future business leaders are trained to take their place as moral leaders in society. We asked each of the following authors to comment on the book and see if business education underwent a similar transition in other countries.

Comparing Market Orientation Culture of Businesses and Schools of Business: An Extension and Refinement

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 377-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Webster ◽  
Kevin L. Hammond ◽  
Harry A. Harmon
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Private School ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Private Business ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Orientation Data ◽  
Four Dimensions

This study extends previous work concerning the market orientation culture within specialty businesses and schools of business. Specifically, member schools of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International are separated into public and private universities. Data were collected via a mailed survey to business schools holding membership. 106 public school deans and 35 private school deans responded, for a 23% response rate. Input from the deans was sought on their perceptions of the market orientation culture within the schools. Respondents' perceptions, rated on a 7-point scale, measured four dimensions of market orientation: customer orientation, competitor orientation, organizational coordination, and overall market orientation. Data for specialty businesses were drawn from a previous study. Comparison testing between the public and private business schools' deans and business managers was conducted. Analysis indicated perceived market orientation was significantly higher for deans of private business schools than public business schools. Compared with business managers, private school deans were statistically different on only one of the four dimensions, whereas public business school deans' scores were significantly different from those of business managers on all four. Compared with each other, business school deans were statistically different on three dimensions, with private school deans reporting greater market orientation.

scholarly journals Distributed leadership in educational organizations in Madrid: case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 189-209
Author(s):  
Ingrid del Valle García Carreño
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Distributed Leadership ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Documentary Analysis

The objective of this research is to describe the four dimensions of distributed leadership (DL) to know the perception of the directors of two of the public and primary education centers in Madrid, Spain. METHOD. The research design is a qualitative study with a case study. The main objective is to understand the perception of four dimensions of DL and the actions of the Director through two representative cases of public schools. The techniques used to gather information were documentary analysis, in-depth structured interviews (with their respective guide) and observation. The guide allows you to collect the perception developed by the directors in the context studied, and to know the relevance they grant them. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. The results found are very broad and correspond to the two directors surveyed.

scholarly journals Explain the Experience of Family Caregivers Regarding Care of Alzheimer's Patients: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadis Ashrafizadeh ◽  
Mahin Gheibizadeh ◽  
Maryam Rassouli ◽  
Fatemeh Hajibabaee ◽  
Shahnaz Rostami
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Data Saturation

Introduction: Due to the long-term and progressive nature of Alzheimer's disease, these patients need caregivers who will be responsible for their long-term care and who may then experience an increasing burden related to the progressive disease course, so it is important to understand the experiences of caregivers. The aim of this study was to explain the experience of family caregivers regarding care of Alzheimer's patients.Methods: The present qualitative study employed a conventional content analysis approach and was conducted in Iran in 2020. This research was done through in-depth and semi-structured interviews with 11 qualified caregivers enrolled in a purposive sampling method. Interviews continued until data saturation. Data analysis was performed simultaneously with data collection. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed through Graneheim and Lundman style content analysis and data management was done with MAXQDA software. In order to achieve the accuracy and validity of the study, the Four-Dimensions Criteria (FDC) by Lincoln and Guba, credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transformability were considered and used.Results: A total of 11 caregivers with mean age and standard deviation 48, ±26.12 participated in the study. The acquired data were put in two main categories of “burnout and exhaustion” with six subcategories and “excellence and personal growth” with three subcategories.Conclusion: In this study, we found that perceptions of caregivers' role were not the same among study participants, who experienced both positive and negative dimensions of care provision to AD patients. The care experience has a spectrum that, in some people, leads to positive outcomes such as growth. A major part of caregiver challenges is related to the burden of caregiving strain and the erosive nature of the disease. Therefore, health planners should identify the challenges, pain and suffering of caregivers and seek to address them through appropriate strategies.

GBSN’s perspective on business education and globalization

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 866-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy Pfeffermann
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Global Development ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
Developed World ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the role that business schools and other providers of management education play in a globalized world, and suggests ways in which that role could be enhanced. In this paper, “Business school” and “Management school” are used interchangeably. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reflects the author’s and GBSN’s experience. Findings – The paper shows how business schools can be strengthened so as to increase their impact on economic and social development, with a focus on the developing world. Originality/value – The role of business education in global development/value for government policy-makers, development funding institutions and business school leaders. Interrelated dimensions of the relationship between business education and globalization are examined: global shifts in demand for talent; responses by leading business schools in the developed world; the challenges of local relevance; the growth of business education in the emerging markets; and the contribution of business education to global development.

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