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Cultural Transitions: Teaching, Assessment And Acknowledgement, Sandra H. Chapple, Louise C. Rossetto
Cultural Transitions: Teaching, Assessment And Acknowledgement, Sandra H. Chapple, Louise C. Rossetto
Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)
This paper outlines the multi-strategy approach adopted in a post-graduate subject at an Australian university to develop graduate qualities in international students and to educate them with respect to acknowledged Western referencing conventions. The international student body in Australian universities has increased markedly in recent years with the corporatisation of the university sector. These students have different educational backgrounds and expectations with respect to their Australian student experience, and they face a range of difficulties in a new educational environment. Further, their understanding of plagiarism and correct referencing styles may be different to that of a student in a Western …
The Mechanics Of Ecollaboration And Why It Works- An Empirical Assessment Of Australian Smes, Lois Burgess, Michael L. Jones
The Mechanics Of Ecollaboration And Why It Works- An Empirical Assessment Of Australian Smes, Lois Burgess, Michael L. Jones
Faculty of Commerce - Papers (Archive)
This paper investigates factors conducive to the development of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) innovation in the context of the adoption and use of electronic collaboration technologies (eCollaboration), to enhance business growth, competitiveness and future economic viability. A change from competition to collaboration is an imperative for many firms today. The current economic climate is one reason why firms should work together, but more driving than this are the ubiquitous effects of globalisation. Australian firms are facing fierce competition from many overseas nations which have the advantage of cost effective labour. Businesses must transcend from attitudes of competing to attitudes …