Discusses competition and profit in higher education and the effect of the profit motive on educational quality. Describes the impact of the lucrative executive education field, extension education, the Internet, and the hidden curriculum of advertising and corporate dollars in universities. (SK)

Describes an experiment investigating the use of structural constraints and surface semantics by modeling experts. Results indicated that when interpreting information models, modeling experts focus on the structural constraints and ignore the surface semantics, even in situations where structural constraints contradict real world situations.…

Describes how parents are more involved than ever in the increasingly competitive admissions process, to the dismay of some applicants and colleges. (EV)

The impact of adventure learning (n=345) was measured on teamwork attitudes that are moderated by two attitudes, using the Singaporean concept of kiasu. Higher Kiasu-negative attitudes (preventing others from getting ahead of oneself) were associated with more improved team task participation and social support. (Contains 34 references.) (JOW)

Analyzes the cost of specialized education for individuals belonging to "non-competing groups." (Contains 17 references.) (PKP)

Managers trained in executive education programs (n=203) identified ways in which management education can increase an organization's competitive advantage: exposure to new ideas and practices, skill development, and motivation. Characteristics of effective management education included experience-based learning orientation, credible instructors,…

Uses semistructured interviews with 12 teachers from secondary schools in England to examines teacher perceptions of and attitudes toward factors related to the marketing of their schools. Discusses such factors as teachers' subjective interpretations of the marketing concept, attitudes toward active involvement in marketing, and actual…

Discusses how independent bookstores are finding that to be competitive, they have to offer their services online. (EV)

Health care cost inflation has been the most significant influence on worksite health promotion in the past. Perception of program impact on business-relevant variables currently has the greatest influence, and increased corporate attention to competitiveness and productivity will be the most influential factor in the 1990s. (IAH)

Examined relationships among dimensions of former spouse relationship and children's social competence postseparation and explored impact of community-based, educational prevention program for divorcing parents on quality of former spouse relationship. Findings from 113 program participants and 80 separated and divorcing nonparticipants revealed…

Examined effect of competition on development of self-esteem among 201 participants in a recreational basketball league. Found that coach's assessments of ability and intention of participation were important factors in positive self-esteem development. Social aspects of peer interaction and parent influence also contributed to positive…

Presents a model of news demand to explain why intense competition may produce higher quality newspapers. (MM)

Presents viewpoints on the educational value of music competition for young children. Includes arguments for and against contests. Considerations include purpose of the competition, and experience and preparation of the students, as well as structure and environment of the competition. (LS)

Points out that advocates of cooperative learning frequently operate as if cooperation was better than both competition and individual work. Argues that educators should seek to empower students to engage in the best, most humanly evolved, most moral forms of all three. (MS)

In the factory of the future, emphasis on quality and increased productivity creates a competitive advantage. People and computers work together in all major activities. Training is a major factor in creating that competitive advantage. (JOW)