Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Cassandra DiRienzo Author-Name: Gregory Lilly Title: ONLINE VERSUS FACE-TO-FACE: DOES DELIVERY METHOD MATTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOL LEARNING? Abstract: Considering the significant growth in online and distance learning, the question arises as to how this different delivery method can affect student learning. Specifically, this study compares the student learning outcomes on both a basic and complex assignment given in the same course, but using two different delivery methods of traditional face-to-face and online, across five undergraduate business courses taught at Elon University during the summer 2007 session. This study includes data from over 120 students and, after controlling for other factors known to affect student performance, the results indicate that delivery method has no significant difference in student learning. Classification-JEL: A22 Keywords: Learning Outcomes, Online, Face-to-face, Undergraduate, Business Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 1-11 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-1.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:1-11 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jeffrey Wolcowitz Title: LINKING THE SUBSTITUTION AND OUTPUT EFFECTS OF PRODUCTION TO PROFIT MAXIMIZATION IN THE INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS COURSE Abstract: In a recent article, Thaver (2013) makes the case for including in intermediate microeconomics textbooks analysis of the substitution and output effects of a firm’s response to a change in the price of an input. In her analysis, Thaver assumes that the firm is constrained by a fixed budget for inputs, making the firm’s substitution and output effects analytically identical to the consumer’s substitution and income effects. Intermediate microeconomics textbooks typically do not assume a fixed budget for inputs when describing a firm’s profit-maximizing behavior. This paper removes the assumption of a fixed budget for inputs and provides a non-calculus presentation of substitution and output effects suitable for the intermediate course. Without this assumption, the substitution and output effects of the change in the price of an input must work in the same direction regardless of whether an input is normal or inferior, and the firm’s input demand curve, unlike a consumer’s demand curve for a good, must slope downward. Classification-JEL: A22, D11, D24 Keywords: Substitution Effect, Output Effect, Isoquants, Consumer Theory, Production Theory, Input Demand Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 13-22 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-2.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:13-22 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pierre Al-Khourry Author-Name: Marwan Kotob Author-Name: Abed El Kader Fares Author-Name: Mohamad Eido Author-Name: Mustapha Ghandour Title: LEBANESE STUDENTS’ AWARENESS REGARDING ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Abstract: This research aims to explore students’ awareness about Accreditation in Lebanon. Researchers tested many variables among students. The research adopts a quantitative approach by collecting primary data through a 14 items-questionnaire given to students at different Universities in Lebanon. Researchers used SPSS software to analyze data and derive appropriate conclusions and implications. After conducting correlation and regression analysis, the study reaches four main conclusions. First, there is high awareness of Accreditation in higher education. Second, students are willing to pay higher tuition fees if the university is internationally accredited. Third, Accreditation makes it easier for students to transfer between majors and/or between colleges. Finally, rich students are less interested in accreditation. Some conclusions are not definite and need more research to detect the factors lying behind. There is not much research done in Lebanon targeting the Education sector and investigating the importance of student’s awareness regarding accreditation .Therefore, this study is vital because it explores a managerial sector of great importance in a country in which research is seldom conducted. Classification-JEL: A10, A20 Keywords: Awareness, Accreditation, Tuition, Education Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 23-32 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-3.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:23-32 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Adam Butt Title: STUDENT VIEWS ON THE USE OF A FLIPPED CLASSROOM APPROACH: EVIDENCE FROM AUSTRALIA Abstract: A report on an introduction of a flipped classroom approach to lectures in a final-year actuarial course is presented. At the heart of the flipped classroom is moving the delivery of material outside of formal class time and using formal class time for students to undertake collaborative and interactive activities relevant to that material. Students were surveyed both at the start and end of the semester to obtain their views on lectures in general and the flipped classroom structure. After experiencing the entire course with this teaching style, student views became, on average, far more positive towards the flipped classroom approach. Classification-JEL: A22 Keywords: Flipped Classroom, Inverted Classroom, Student Perceptions Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 33-43 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-4.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:33-43 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Michael Godfrey Author-Name: Andrew Manikas Title: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO A GOAL PROGRAMMING EXERCISE Abstract: This paper discusses a sustainability exercise for use in a management science course. Specifically, we discuss an exercise using goal programming and Excel Solver for making supplier selection decisions incorporating a triple bottom line approach (economic, environmental and social performance objectives). The multiple, conflicting objectives and the qualitative nature of the social performance objective require the use of multi-criteria decision-making. Our goal programming exercise requires only Excel and could be expanded to include additional triple bottom line criteria. Classification-JEL: C6, M11 Keywords: Sustainability, Management Science, Curriculum, Triple Bottom Line, Goal Programming Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 45-54 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-5.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:45-54 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: William E. Bealing, Jr Title: INTEGRATING WRITING ASSIGNMENTS INTO AN HISTORICALLY NON-WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE Abstract: Students, faculty, alumni and employers all agree that it is important for students to acquire strong communications skills. However, finding a way to integrate writing assignments into technical courses, such as mathematics and accounting, can prove to be a challenge. This paper discusses one approach to address the problem. Specifically, one course writing assignment, evaluated with the StyleWriter software package, is presented. The use of StyleWriter and a rubric tailored to it, allow the instructor to provide timely, detailed feedback to students regarding both mechanical writing difficulties and content related issues. It is hoped that more faculty will adopt software to help evaluate writing assignments and allow students to hone their writing skills. Classification-JEL: M41, M49 Keywords: StyleWriter, Writing Assignment, Rubric Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 55-62 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-6.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:55-62 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sandi Findlay-Thompson Author-Name: Peter Mombourquette Title: EVALUATION OF A FLIPPED CLASSROOM IN AN UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS COURSE Abstract: This study examined the results of a flipped classroom trial conducted for Business 1112, an introductory business course at Mount Saint Vincent University in the fall semester of 2012. Dr. Findlay-Thompson taught three sections of Business 1112 and used the flipped classroom style for one of the three sections and the traditional lecture-style teaching methodology for the other two. Post-term interviews were conducted with the students in the flipped classroom to gather information on their views of the learning environment in a flipped classroom. As well, a comparison of the quantitative results of the grades between the three sections was used to compare the academic outcomes between the two teaching methodologies. Student views on the flipped classroom were mixed and the academic outcomes were identical between the three classrooms. These findings are discussed in terms of how the flipped classroom teaching methodology needs to be implemented properly and whether or not it is an effective way to engage students in the learning process. Classification-JEL: A22, I21 Keywords: Flipped Classroom, Effectiveness Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 63-71 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-7.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:63-71 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Majid Khan Author-Name: Saquib Yusaf Janjua Author-Name: Malik Asghar Naeem Author-Name: Farrukh Nawaz Kayani Title: UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT’S ROLE IN REFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN Abstract: Since the last quarter of 2001 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has significantly increased its role in reforming higher education in Pakistan. This paper examines USAID’s work in the development of Higher Education. Moreover, the paper discusses recent and on-going USAID efforts and contributions in reforming higher education in the country. The set of policies related to institutional development, reforms at the policy level and faculty development programs are also discussed. Additionally, the paper discusses parts of 2009 Kerry-Lugar bill that has been developed into a strategic partnership development document between Pakistan and the United States. The data collection process included document reviews and analysis; field visits to USAID funded projects, and consultations and discussions with the project leadership teams that are working with the USAID to bring about reform in higher education in Pakistan. Through an in-depth analysis of USAID’s role in education in Pakistan, this research help develop well in-formed policy making and implementation process while taking into account the complexities of all the forces that shape higher education development in Pakistan. Classification-JEL: A2, K12, I23, I25 Keywords: Higher Education, Literacy, Pakistan, Teacher Education, Donor Agency Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 73-80 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-8.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:73-80 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sean Andre Author-Name: Aaron Pennington Author-Name: Becky L. Smith Title: FRAUD EDUCATION: A MODULE-BASED APPROACH FOR ALL BUSINESS MAJORS Abstract: Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners produces a Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. The most recent report reveals several trends including the type of frauds being perpetrated, profiles of perpetrators, and industries hardest hit by occupational frauds. Although many accounting programs are now including courses in financial fraud as part of their curricula, students in other business majors could also greatly benefit from learning about the impact of fraud on businesses. Using the Report to the Nations as a guide, this paper identifies trends in occupational fraud and suggests a method for integrating fraud prevention and detection education into the undergraduate curricula of non-accounting business majors. Classification-JEL: M10, M40 Keywords: Fraud, Curriculum, Accounting, Business Major, Education Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 81-94 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-9.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:81-94 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mine Ucok Hughes Title: A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN APPLICATION IN A MARKETING FIELD EXPERIENCE COURSE Abstract: Most university students today use social media daily, are knowledgeable about a myriad of applications, and can navigate numerous platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. Despite their affinity for social media, however, it is not clear whether or not they understand how social media can be used to create effective marketing strategies. This paper describes a social media assignment that was incorporated into a marketing field experience course for undergraduate students. The aim of the paper is to inspire other instructors who may wish to use social media campaigns in their marketing courses. The objective of the assignment was to teach the effective use of social media in marketing by allowing the students to engage in a real-time social media campaign with a major fashion marketer. Student testimonials indicate that this active learning approach successfully assisted our students in understanding the marketing potential of social media. Classification-JEL: M31 Keywords: Social Media, Experiential Learning, Marketing, Field Experience Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 95-100 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-10.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:95-100 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Md. Faisal Ibne Wali Author-Name: Abdul Hannan Chowdhury Author-Name: Khan Muhammad Saqiful Alam Author-Name: Muhammad Maruf Ibne Wali Author-Name: Mohibul Islam Title: COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION: NEW FRONTIER FOR FUTURE EDUCATION AND YUNUS SOCIAL BUSINESS Abstract: The concepts of ‘sharing’ Economy and Collaborative Consumption are gaining popularity in the business world because of internet based products and services. The widespread use and virtue of one of the extensions of collaborative consumption is collaborative education, which is discussed with some useful application. The main purpose is to show the existing and future potentialities of collaborative education, and how it would pave a pathway to effectively promote Yunus Social Business. Studies have shown the effectiveness and usefulness of present models of collaborative education and in order to further promote Yunus Social Business, collaborative education model is indeed holding the key. This claim was analyzed thoroughly through literature research and also through interviews. The paper suggested that the enrichment of the online portal – the Yunus and Youth tube (YYtube)– with the concepts of collaborative education will be an appealing and emerging platform from where Yunus Social Business can be taught to aspiring young minds of the future. Classification-JEL: I23, I25 Keywords: Collaborative Consumption, Collaborative Lifestyle, Collaborative Education, Yunus Social Business, Sharing Economy, Online Education Journal: Business Education & Accreditation Pages: 101-110 Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Year: 2014 File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/beaccr/bea-v6n1-2014/BEA-V6N1-2014-11.pdf File-Format: Application/pdf Handle: RePEc:ibf:beaccr:v:6:y:2014:i:1:p:101-110