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Getting To Right: How Do Managers Make Good Decisions About Customers?, Clive Muir
Getting To Right: How Do Managers Make Good Decisions About Customers?, Clive Muir
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Faculty Perceptions And Policies Of Students’ Use Of Personal Technology In The Classroom, Marsha L. Bayless, Timothy W. Clipson, S. Ann Wilson
Faculty Perceptions And Policies Of Students’ Use Of Personal Technology In The Classroom, Marsha L. Bayless, Timothy W. Clipson, S. Ann Wilson
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With the increased use of personal technology in the classroom, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, effective teaching may have some powerful distractions, or some excellent support. The purpose of this paper is to report on the progress of personal technology in the classroom and to determine how members of the Association of Business Information Systems (ABIS) and the Southwest Decision Sciences Institute (SWDSI) are clarifying the use of personal technology through syllabus statements and policies. The study does not intentionally set out to provide definitive answers related to the best way to handle personal technology in the classroom; but …
Action Research: Fly In The Cloud Then Share The View, M. Gail Weatherly, Susan Evans Jennings
Action Research: Fly In The Cloud Then Share The View, M. Gail Weatherly, Susan Evans Jennings
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There is a growing bifurcation of society into those who are Informed (techno-savvy) versus the increasing number of people who are Uninformed (non-techno-savvy) when it comes to utilization of cloud-based Web 2.0 applications. The authors propose wide-spread participation in a cloud-based application. This action research is designed to gather input about one cloud-based technology that has the potential to move users from Uninformed to Informed by the nature of efficient work flow, collaboration, and shared resources (Charles & Dickens, 2012; Fisher, 2011).
Business Meal Etiquette: A Survey Of Student Awareness And Preferences, Marsha L. Bayless, Timothy W. Clipson, Clive Muir
Business Meal Etiquette: A Survey Of Student Awareness And Preferences, Marsha L. Bayless, Timothy W. Clipson, Clive Muir
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The business meal is a popular activity in the workplace and is often included as part of the interview process. Sometimes it is used as a screening mechanism to determine if a candidate possesses certain social (soft) skills suited for a company. Thus, it is fitting that college students understand business meal etiquette as they embark on their careers. This article reports the findings of a survey of students’ awareness of business meal etiquette and their preferences for possible training and development.
Crafting Biographical Sketches In Business Classes, Clive Muir
Crafting Biographical Sketches In Business Classes, Clive Muir
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When students are asked to introduce themselves to the class at the beginning of the semester, their rote speeches usually consist of: hometown, classification, major, campus affiliation, and some random thoughts. However, after about the tenth student, very few of the introductions are memorable or can be differentiated from the others. For that and other reasons, I designed the biographical sketch (bio sketch) exercise as both a writing assignment and a way for students to present themselves to one another in a more meaningful way. This paper describes some purposes and techniques for creating effective bio sketches in business classes.
When The Course Management System Isn't Enough, M. Gail Weatherly, Susan Evans Jennings
When The Course Management System Isn't Enough, M. Gail Weatherly, Susan Evans Jennings
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Many articles have been written extoling the need for interactivity in the online classroom. Zundel (2006) states that not only should interactivity be effectively integrated, but that it is essential for enhancing the learning in online courses just as interactivity is essential for on-campus learners. Mabrito (2004) contends that success is enhanced in online courses by engaging students as active learners rather than passive participants. Mabrito goes on to state that this engagement should include ample opportunities for students to interact with not only the course content, but also with the instructor and fellow classmates.