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A Case Study Of Teaching Mba Quantitative Analysis Online, Daniel R. Ball
A Case Study Of Teaching Mba Quantitative Analysis Online, Daniel R. Ball
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
Advancements in video capture and learning management systems (LMS) provide faculty with more tools than ever before to effectively teach quantitative business subjects to graduate students enrolled in blended and online courses. Students pursuing an MBA often come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, with some continuing directly from undergraduate programs while others may be returning to school after spending years in the workforce. These students require instructional design that is both comprehensive and flexible to meet their various needs, accommodating the increasing preference for visual content delivery. Early in an MBA program, a course in quantitative analysis often serves …
Business Education: Real-World Capstone, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Dawn Distefano Mba
Business Education: Real-World Capstone, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Dawn Distefano Mba
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
This paper emerges from a pedagogical philosophy that a business student should experience real-world problem solving that allows him or her to demonstrate evidence of learning and its application to the world of business. This paper builds the case that business education must lead the student toward a professional outcome where he or she can apply the knowledge and skills gained during the college journey so that he or she is prepared for all that is expected of the student as a business professional. The outcome of this paper is one college’s journey to develop a capstone consulting experience that …
Business And Animal Rights: What Is Anti-Cruelty Law Really About?, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Megan M. Mackenzie Jd
Business And Animal Rights: What Is Anti-Cruelty Law Really About?, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Megan M. Mackenzie Jd
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
The creation of law pertaining to animals within our country is predominately fueled by the direct correlation it has to the well-being of our society as humans rather than the animal. This comes in the form of both economic and social values that we have deemed important to our livelihood. The sentiment for animals shifts when the animal leads to money in our pockets. This theory is explored within this paper.
Social Responsibility In Higher Education, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Melissa Mccardle Ph.D., Melissa Gebbia Ph.D., Susan Bliss Ph.D.
Social Responsibility In Higher Education, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Melissa Mccardle Ph.D., Melissa Gebbia Ph.D., Susan Bliss Ph.D.
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
Current events such as the recent removal of the CEO of United Airlines for being “bought” by port authority officials highlights the need to prepare students for ethical and effective participation in corporate, non-profit and civic life. Ongoing problems with the leadership of financial, political and social institutions, and increasingly diverse society and persistent inequities in the educational system point to the need for intentional learning opportunities that support the development of ethical leaders & informed citizens who are capable of solving complex social problems in a multicultural society.
Managing The Human Element: The Impact Of A Merger Or Acquisition, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.
Managing The Human Element: The Impact Of A Merger Or Acquisition, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D.
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
Organizations that are acquired are done so with the intention of improving the economic position of the principals, yet, there are stakeholders who are negatively affected by a change in leadership due to a merger or an acquisition. How a company is assumed or acquired may have a positive impact on shareholders, but a negative impact on employees. The human aspect of mergers and acquisitions, and its impact on people and performance, is the focus of this paper. The authors will discuss the business related human behaviors such as management resistance, employee resistance, organizational transition, communication, and leadership’s role.
The Value Of Spirituality Within The Workplace: A Discussion And Proposal For Research, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Gilles Servant
The Value Of Spirituality Within The Workplace: A Discussion And Proposal For Research, Maureen L. Mackenzie Ph.D., Gilles Servant
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
This paper considers the definitions of workplace spirituality, its value, and how the defining foundational concepts are manifested within organizations today. Also, if there is value, what is the process of educating future leaders so that they are prepared to create and sustain workplace spirituality as part of the cultural fabric of their organizations? Last, there is a call for dialogue between management practitioners and theorists as to whether the phrase, Workplace Spirituality, can thrive within the management practitioner’s vernacular. Perhaps it is more effective to refer to the workplace spirituality concepts under their covert labels and avoid using the …
Social Reponsibility And The Professional, Nicholas M. Zacchea
Social Reponsibility And The Professional, Nicholas M. Zacchea
Faculty Works: Business (1973-2022)
Business as an institution exists primarily because it is sanctioned by society. It is therefore inevitable that the business community and its professional members will fall into step with society’s expectations. Adam Smith, in his “Wealth of Nations,” believed that, as each businessman pursued his own self-interests, the public good would be served. While no one can deny that the public good has certainly benefited from business, neither can anyone deny that certain segments of society have not always fared as well as others and have indeed suffered. Fortunately, however, social commitment, or the tangible expression of concern for society’s …