Drawing on network behavior literature, this research examines how business students' extra-classroom social network behavior for learning with peers (i.e., horizontal network behavior) and with the instructor (i.e., vertical network behavior) influences their learning, which in turn affects their grade performance. It also investigates the…

This paper investigates changes in the promissory visions articulated in education reforms around the world. We use structural topic modeling to inductively analyze the content of 9,268 reforms from 215 countries and territories during the period 1970-2018 using the World Education Reform Database. Our findings reveal a decline in traditional…

This teaching tip describes a novel simulation, the Business Information Systems Simulation, designed for teaching information systems concepts. Created with "Capsiminbox," the simulation places students in the role of a retail store manager who is assigned a leadership role in a strategically important pilot project to develop an app.…

Increasing numbers of international students attend American universities. Many study business. This article advocates comparative law examples in an introductory Business Law or Legal Environment course, toward signaling respect and inclusion to international students and fostering in American students critical thinking and a global mindset. The…

The fourth industrial revolution has led to a tremendous increase in the demand for IT specialists. Until recently, this sector had traditionally recruited university graduates, but given the shortage of candidates, it has turned to individuals with vocational training, finding that they are capable of performing the same work with a similar level…

Christian African American women in leadership have unique lived experiences. Although God calls women to lead, they often meet challenges in ministry and the marketplace. Developing into a great woman in leadership requires intentionality and preparation. This study explored the perceptions and perspectives of Christian African American women in…

This study attempts to understand the perception of a specific group of stakeholders, front-line staff, by their response to the communication received during an enterprise resource system (ERP) implementation process. This study also aims to identify how communications contributed to resistance or acceptance of the enterprise system once the ERP…

Principals' management of curriculum change is critical in successfully implementing transformation in schools. This is particularly crucial in South Africa where the curriculum has been in a constant state of flux since 1994. In this article, we explore principals' experiences on the support they receive in the management of the implementation of…

Higher education management is an important way to cultivate college students' awareness and behavior of ecological environment protection. The survey results show that at present, college students mainly rely on theoretical courses and lectures to receive ecological civilization education, but they lack practical links, which is different from…

The objective of this research was to study: (1) the conditions of educational administration of Buddhist schools under the Office of Buddhism in Chaiyaphum Province (OBSP) in Thailand; and (2) the guidelines to promote the education administration of the mentioned Buddhist schools in the 21st century. This study was undertaken based on mixed…

Purpose: The article asserts that systems thinking and its concurrent organizational processes are central organizing structures in schools, yet "hide in plain sight" and are therefore underexplored and underutilized in leadership theorizing. Design/methodology/approach: By exploring the theoretical literature concerning school…

Purpose: The paper aims to examine interactions between demonstrations at programme level and Agricultural Advisory Services (AAS). It situates analysis of the demonstration programme activities within contemporary advisory contexts, asking: how do demonstration programmes interact with the AAS in which they are situated; and what role do…

World events in the last few years have made globalization and discussions of culture, race, and ethnicity top-of-mind for many people and institutions all over world, including advertising. Academic institutions, agencies, and organizations (e.g., American Academy of Advertising or AAA) are discussing "diversity, equity, and inclusion"…

Employee turnover is a challenge for all organizations, including higher education. Public universities are losing staff members who are critical to the successful operation of these universities. Past research has shown that leadership style is a key factor that affects voluntary employee turnover. The purpose of this correlational study is to…

Large-scale changes in the social and economic spheres of Russian society revealed the demands for managers with non-standard thinking and a high cultural level. Specific and ambiguous processes in politic, economic and social spheres in different parts of the world have general trends reflecting the evolution of global civilization. In this…