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Creating A Pipeline For Business Student Recruitment: Using A Collegiate Deca Chapter For Recruiting High School Students, Ronald W. Pimentel
Creating A Pipeline For Business Student Recruitment: Using A Collegiate Deca Chapter For Recruiting High School Students, Ronald W. Pimentel
Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology
The College Choice Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior are used to examine recruitment of students to university business programs. These concepts are applied in the context of a Collegiate DECA chapter on campus, which is presented as a method of facilitating progress of high school students through the stages of predisposition to attend college, search for information, and choice of institution of higher education. A survey of 84 high school students who attended events hosted by a Collegiate DECA chapter on a university campus suggests that the collegiate chapter can favorably affect predisposition about higher education, assist with …
A Case For Teaching Business Ethics In A Cost-Benefits Framework: Are Business Students More Discriminating In Their Decision Making?, Steven R. Cox, Kathy Parkison, Dianne M. Roden
A Case For Teaching Business Ethics In A Cost-Benefits Framework: Are Business Students More Discriminating In Their Decision Making?, Steven R. Cox, Kathy Parkison, Dianne M. Roden
Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology
"Based on a survey questionnaire of 299 university students, we find that business majors act more ethically than other majors in some cases and less ethically in others. Business students appear more likely to adopt the consequentialist framework to evaluate ethical dilemmas. Our results are consistent with business students being more discriminating based on the perceived costs and benefits of each case. We find differences in behavior based on active versus passive unethical behavior and based on the identity of the potentially harmed party. This evidence suggests that business school curricula that focus on acting ethically because it is the …
Why Students Misbehave In Class: An Empirical Analysis Of Classroom Incivilities, Hilde Patron, Timothy O. Bisping
Why Students Misbehave In Class: An Empirical Analysis Of Classroom Incivilities, Hilde Patron, Timothy O. Bisping
Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology
Classroom incivilities are distracting to everyone involved in the learning process. Insight into the causes of these behaviors could potentially lead educators to successfully develop methods of reducing their prevalence. Many studies have discussed the causes and consequences of classroom behavior, though empirical evidence is lacking. In this paper we empirically examine the factors associated with six different types of student classroom incivilities using a sample of business students registered in principles of economics courses. Our experience demonstrates that, although each type of incivility has a unique set of determinants, some general conclusions can be drawn. First, though students and …
The “Big Three” Of The Auto Industry: Analyzing And Predicting Performance, Robert M. Hull, Nicholas Avey
The “Big Three” Of The Auto Industry: Analyzing And Predicting Performance, Robert M. Hull, Nicholas Avey
Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology
This paper analyzes the financial performance of three leading automobile manufacturers (referred to as the “Big Three”). The analysis incorporates the use of (1) traditional and newer financial ratio methods and (2)prominent finance websites. The end result of the analysis is to assess the future profitability of the “Big Three.”From a pedagogical standpoint, the paper offers instructors a skill that will enable them to impart knowledge of an analytical technique for evaluating firm performance. This technique can be used by business students and practitioners alike. As a byproduct, this paper includes a class exercise that goes beyond just the “X’s …
Easy Ways To Use Universal Design In Business Courses, Bruce R. Gaumnitz, Carol B. Gaumnitz
Easy Ways To Use Universal Design In Business Courses, Bruce R. Gaumnitz, Carol B. Gaumnitz
Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology
The universal design for learning is an approach to designing curriculum and instruction to serve the needs of all students, including those with disabilities. The nine principles of universal design for learning are presented along with examples of course design, instructional materials, or teaching methods for business courses. Many of the examples are simple, easy changes for instructors that can make courses more flexible, inclusive, and accessible.
Similarities Between Bcis And Other Business Students' Ratings Of Technical Skill Importance, James E. Weber, Vicky J. Mcintyre, Mark Schmidt
Similarities Between Bcis And Other Business Students' Ratings Of Technical Skill Importance, James E. Weber, Vicky J. Mcintyre, Mark Schmidt
Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology
Three hundred and two (302) business students were administered a survey designed to evaluate the importance that BCIS majors and other business majors placed on certain technical and interpersonal skills desired for IT hires. Student results were compared to industry desires from a previous study. Results indicated substantial agreement between BCIS majors and industry ratings. Results also indicated substantial correspondence between ratings of importance of certain technical skills by BCIS students and other business majors.