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Author-Name: Natalya Delcoure
Author-Name: Martha L. Sale
Author-Name: Genevieve Scalan
Title: INSTITUTIONALIZING AND STANDARDIZING ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY FOR MULTIPLE ACCREDITATION AGENCIES
Abstract: After successfully maintaining ACBSP accreditation and subsequently adding the attainment of AACSB accreditation as an important objective, the College of Business Administration at Texas A & M University– Kingsville is institutionalizing and standardizing student learning outcome assessment. The business education accrediting bodies place great emphasis on student learning outcomes assessment and on using the results of assessment activities to fuel continuous improvement; however, the administration of these assessment activities varies widely. The purpose of this investigation is to discuss the implementation of institutionalizing an assessment methodology and standardizing the assessment process for multiple assessment agencies at College of Business Administration at Texas A & M University–Kingsville
Classification-JEL: I20, I21
Keywords: Assessment Culture, Business Education Accreditation, Multiple Accreditors, Standardizing Assessment, Assessment Continuous Improvement
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages:1-14
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Juha Kettunen
Title: OPEN INNOVATION ALLIANCES AND COMMUNITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Abstract: This study develops an extended taxonomy of innovation types by actor and learning type. The concepts of invention and collaborative and networked innovations are extended to crowd innovations, which is a new concept. The study introduces open innovation alliances and communities to promote innovations in higher education and presents a stakeholder map for such open innovation alliances and communities. Empirical evidence is presented from a European innovation alliance, which has been favorable for promoting research and development projects and student and staff exchanges in higher education. Empirical evidence is also presented from innovation communities, where crowdsourcing is used to search and evaluate new ideas. Finally, these ideas are forwarded for further development and implementation to produce crowd innovations
Classification-JEL: O34
Keywords:  Innovation Alliances, Innovation Communities, Crowdsourcing, Research and Development, Learning, Higher Education
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 15-26
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Kishore Singh
Title: IMPLEMENTING ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING EDUCATION IN A POSTGRADUATE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURS
Abstract: The importance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems education, its inclusion and evaluation in a university teaching context are the subjects of this article. As the importance of ERP systems has increased in the corporate world, so too has its importance increased in education. Many universities have recognized this need and the potential for using ERP systems software to teach business concepts. In this paper, the approach adopted is to develop a course that integrates theoretical accounting and business concepts together with a hands-on practical component. The course aims to empower postgraduate accounting students with knowledge regarding the process of adopting and exploiting ERP systems software to develop and maintain competitive advantage for organizations in a global marketplace
Classification-JEL: I20, I29, M15, M40 
Keywords: Enterprise Systems, SAP, ERP, Curriculum, Business Process
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 27-37
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Mario Luis Perossa
Author-Name Alejandra Elena Marinaro
Title: COGNITION AND THE TEACHING-LEARNING SYSTEM 
Abstract: The progress knowledge and information technologies has significantly influenced education and the form of teaching-learning systems. The intention is a change to the teacher-pupil relationship placing the classroom center stage the learning and the interplay among students, and the collaborative engagement of the teacher as agent of change. Another axis of educational change comes from the educative system approach throughout information and communication technologies (ICT´s). The command of computer knowledge by teachers is necessary a) to equate their pupil’s skills and b) to implement it into teaching strategies. Technologies such as e-mails and the Internet are essential tools for modern development of education.  Cognitive systems known as dual, are composed of an automatic system and another system, generally a slower and thinking one.  This combination allows the creation of an interface between the mode in which the brain processes information and the mode in which the teaching-learning system uses ICT´s to improve the pupil´s skills
Classification-JEL: I21, I22
Keywords: Cognition, Education, Information Technology, Learning
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 39-46
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Nicole Ortloff
Title: FACULTY AND STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF PODCASTING: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM FOUR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Abstract: Colleges and Universities are looking for ways to reduce student costs and improve student learning retention.  Podcasting has been in play for ten years now, giving time for a broader audience to use this technology.  This paper presents the findings of a study which looks at use and felt effectiveness of podcasting in online courses by both faculty and students.  The survey looks at how podcasting may aid in improving focused student learning. How willing faculty is to use podcasting in place of costly textbooks is answered.  The frames of this survey include: awareness, utility, effectiveness, learning styles, technology, and cost.  In 2015, surveys were given to online graduate and undergraduate Business students and faculty at four higher education U.S. institutions.  Results suggest that faculty should consider using podcasting in online courses to place focus on providing further explanation of stated learning objectives in order to meet the expectations and needs of today’s student population.
Classification-JEL: A2
Keywords: Awareness, Utility, Effectiveness, Learning Styles, Technology, Cost  
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 47-56
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Ljubomir Medenica
Title: WHAT UNIVERSITIES CAN LEARN FROM BUSINESSES: A CRITICAL RESEARCH STUDY OF ADAPTING CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPROACH IN UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT
Abstract: Universities are facing dramatic changes in their environment, affecting their strategic competitive positions and organizational effectiveness. High education is a big business, but the business approach to strategic planning and organizational development in a university environment is still rarely used. Change management and organizational interventions are among best corporate practices in addressing external and internal strategic and organizational needs. Is it possible effectively using adapted corporate approaches for strategy-driven organizational development in universities? What are factual and perceived key problems and what are key success factors? What are result's logic, time-frame, and expected benefits? This critical research study is based on 128 structured interviews, followed by open question interviews and employees’ anonymous evaluations in five comprehensive organizational development projects in one university. The projects are focused on clusters of centralized business and financial services at a statesupported mid-size northwest university. This study is highlighting a successfully adapted model and a structured implementation framework for organizational development in a specific university environment. The purpose of the study is to help understand and sharing challenges and practitioners’ experience answering the overarching question: How to make organizational development project in university work?
Classification-JEL: L22, M19 
Keywords: Organizational Development, University Environment, Change Management, Strategic  Planning, Organizational Interventions, Business Development, Results Logic,Implementation Framework 
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 57-69
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Ramon Corona
Author-Name: Mary Beth McCabe
Author-Name: Susan Silverstone
Title: BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING EDUCATION: UNDERGRADUATE MARKETING PROGRAMS AT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 
Abstract: This research analyzes and reviews undergraduate marketing courses and programs currently offered at National University (NU).  We assess the results for the last three years of student achievement and satisfaction, and make recommendations for improvement. A review of achievement outcomes from student and faculty evaluations, interviews, outbound exam results, enrollment, assessment data, SWOT analysis and the administration’s set goals were considered in a strategic context. The primary goal of this study was to improve undergraduate marketing education programs, to assist NU design more relevant academic programs and courses in the field of marketing that are attractive to NU’s specific target market, to enhance existing programs, and to eliminate unnecessary courses. The study compared competitive marketing education programs, courses, specializations, and/or certificates offered both in the US and abroad. We analyzed the development of new programs, SWOT analysis, market needs, faculty development, content and course offerings, format offered, accreditations, differentiation factors, target market and promotional strategies. The two key outcomes are: 1) Consider which changes will improve student outcomes for undergraduate marketing courses at National University for the next 3-5 years, and 2) Discover what are best practices for undergraduate marketing programs at universities in the US and globally. 
Classification-JEL: I2, M3, I200, I210, I230, I250 
Keywords: Marketing, Undergraduate Education, Adult Learners, Accelerated Studies 
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 71-88
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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Author-Name: Eduardo Alejandro Carmona
Title: SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND DECISIONS, FACTORS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF A BUSINESS SCHOOL IN MEXICO
Abstract: The study addresses some of the organizational climate taking into account only with two factors that makes it up: Social Environment and Decision Making. The objective of this research is to identify and document the relationship of these factors on the subjects of the Unidad Académica de Contaduría y Administración de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas in Mexico. This is a follow-up study to the prior research that address the organizational behavior, yet taking into account other factors that constitute it. This study is important because it is known that the organizational behavior provides information to administrators about the conditions in which they may change the strategy of working group, so they should guide the actions leading to direct the course of the subjects towards the goals of the organization, so that this situation, allows for the continuous improvement of relations in an organization. The organizational behavior has been studied since the late sixties of last century, but now we integrate various factors that identify areas of opportunity for companies and institutions to achieve the full potential of which they are capable to do collective work. It is a study based mainly on qualitative analysis to perform descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and finalizes with factorial analysis. The results with which we conclude identify the best conditions of the factors in the measuring organizational work behavior; work with appropriate recommendations for each factor is concluded.
Classification-JEL: M140
Keywords: Organizational Behavior, University, Social Environment, Decisions 
Journal: Business Education & Accreditation
Pages: 89-95
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Year: 2016
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