THE IMPACT OF CORPORATIONS ON EDUCATING YOUTH: A STUDY OF THE RURAL ALASKA HONORS INSTITUTE
Betty M. E. “Liz” Ross Denise Wartes University of Alaska Fairbanks ABSTRACT A study of the Alaska business community and higher education reveals interesting phenomena. Alaska Native students have more obstacles to overcome than does the average student. There are remote areas that do not have the luxury of outside resources; therefore, rely on the […]
INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON LEARNING STYLES OF BUSINESS STUDENTS
Bijayananda Naik The University of South Dakota ABSTRACT The Index of Learning Styles (ILS) instrument based on the Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model was used to investigate the influence of culture on learning style distribution of business students. Business students from three distinctly different cultures, namely, western, middle-eastern, and eastern cultures were surveyed in this research. […]
REPRESENTATIONS OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP IN A SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Shonda Gibson Stephen Reysen Texas A&M University-Commerce ABSTRACT This study examine instructors’ awareness and attitudes regarding global citizenship and the influence of message framing on students’ antecedents, identification, and outcomes of global citizenship. In Study 1, college instructors reported less knowledge and motivation to include global citizenship compared to other topics (e.g., diversity, culture). Faculty […]
TESTING THE CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE PRODUCTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL PREFERNCE SURVEY LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY INSTRUMENT
Fred Englander Fairleigh Dickinson University Ralph A. Terregrossa St. John’s University Zhaobo Wang Fairleigh Dickinson University ABSTRACT This study examines the construct validity of the Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS) utilized by the Dunn and Dunn (2006) Learning Style Model (DDLSM) in order to discern the learning style preferences of respondents to the survey. This […]
STUDENT AND COMPANY REACTIONS TO A UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: CONTENT ANALYSIS
Malcolm Coco Ashley Truong Abilene Christian University Gundars Kaupins Boise State University ABSTRACT This study adds empirical support to internship research by providing a content analysis of student and business reactions to the business internship program at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. The results of this study appeared highly related to anecdotal accounts from […]
CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE ON THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT EXAM: EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
Stanley Self Danyell Weaver Jon Proctor Melanie Hicks Kaplan University ABSTRACT Literature has examined multiple aspects of candidate performance on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA exam. This study groups institutions into three categories: Private Not- for-Profit schools, State Institutions, and Private For-Profit organizations. Institutional characteristics included in the study will include: national accreditation and regional […]
BUSINESS STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS BUSINESS ETHICS: EVIDENCE FROM KUWAIT
Fuad N. Alshaik Mohammed I. Elian Luay Tahat Gulf University for Science and Technology, State of Kuwait ABSTRACT This study investigates the ethical orientation of students of business schools in the Middle East, with special reference to the state of Kuwait. It examines whether differences in students’ demographics and professional characteristics, including gender, academic level, […]
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND THE MARKETING PROCESS OF INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY
Melanie Powell Rey Kimberly K. Powell Southern University and A & M College ABSTRACT Assessment of student learning and engagement is not new to higher education institutions, particularly business schools. For example, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), an accrediting body for business schools, devoted less than 10% of the accreditation […]
TEACHING INTERNATIONAL MARKETING IN AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSE: PRACTICE AND IMPACTS
Tiger Li Florida International University Chiang-nan Chao St. John’s University Fuan Li William Paterson University ABSTRACT International market entry is an important subject in marketing and business education. However, the current status of teaching international market entry is unsatisfactory. This research introduces the adoption of an experiential learning course and examines its effectiveness in teaching […]
ADEPT LEARNING CYCLES USING STUDENT TUTORS IMPROVE PERFORMANCE OF INTRODUCTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STUDENTS
William S. Thomas Sharon L. Bell University of North Carolina at Pembroke Craig D. Shoulders Western Carolina University ABSTRACT This study reports on the use of Analysis of Diagnostic Exam Prompted Teaching (ADEPT) Learning Cycles employing student tutors (peer tutors) as a surrogate for the professor in implementing the system for introductory financial accounting classes. […]
