The Reality of MBA Program Theses Utility between Theory and Practice in Organizational Development

Mansour, Yahya Hussam

doi:10.4172/2315-7844.1000154

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“…These courses are handled in an entirely different manner in MBA programs than in other contexts, which implies that it is the method of delivery that differentiates MBA programs. The same content, delivered differently, could add more value (Mansour and Al-Habil, 2015; Carr, 1980).…”

Section: Determinants Of Effective Teaching–learning (Etl)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Changing facets of higher education in management: a students’ perspective

Rastogi

Sharma

Panse

2019

IJEM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the determinants of effective teaching–learning (ETL) from students’ perspective in B-schools and build a model for the satisfaction of students of B-schools from teaching–learning processes. Design/methodology/approach The study employs the descriptive research design, and the cross-sectional data are collected through a structured questionnaire. Out of 320, 302 accurately filled questionnaires were used for the empirical analysis. The data are collected from the masters of business management (MBA) students. An exploratory factor analysis is applied to appraise factors appropriate for ETL. A confirmatory factor analysis is used to establish reliability and validity of the identified factors. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is applied to empirically test the proposed model for ETL. Findings The major findings of the current study are as follows: this paper identifies extracurricular activities (ECA), conducive environment (CE) and project work and practical exposure (PWPE) as the determinants of ETL in MBA Programs. These determinants have been identified individually; however, collectively authors do not find any other study that discusses them. This paper explores a suitable and apt model of ETL through the identified determinants of ETL (ECA, CE and PWPE). This is also a contribution of the paper, which has not been observed by the authors, in the literature. Research limitations/implications The scope of the research can be enhanced to the all level of management students and colleges of all sorts can be taken. Practical implications Findings of this paper are a long-term plan with a futuristic vision. Determinants affecting ETL will help the administrators and faculty members at the MBA programs to realign their focus for the future. Originality/value This study determines three determinants (from the students’ points of view) for the effectiveness of the teaching–learning process in the management (MBA) programs. The determinants in this study are ECA, CE and PWPE. SEM is applied to test the model of ETL and to specify these three determinants (constructs). Decision makers for MBA programs can prudently use the model to bring about transformation in teaching–learning processes in business schools.

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Section: Determinants Of Effective Teaching–learning (Etl)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Changing facets of higher education in management: a students’ perspective

Rastogi

Sharma

Panse

2019

IJEM

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“…Therefore, it may be ever more important for developing economies to link with different business research approaches to achieve positive developmental outcomes (Dörrenbächer and Gam Melgaard, 2019). MBA students have the potential for helping developing economies by providing applicable research (Mansour, 2015).…”

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Business Research in Developing Economies: Evidential MBA Theses Approach – Case of Jordan

Ali Faleh Alalawneh,

Fahed Saleh Alkhatib

2023

JJBA

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This study aims to scholarly analyze the trends in business research and its significance for developing economies. As a case-study approach, the trends and methodological issues in MBA theses during the span from 1996 to 2018 in Jordan have been considered. Further, keeping the broader research theme intact, significant attention has been given to the analysis of operations and information systems. A total of 283 MBA theses have been ascertained and analysed, where both descriptive and in-depth analyses of data have been conducted. The findings exposed a number of critical business-research problems. These problems affect both the applicability and quality of research works and limit their contributions in academic and practical fields. Several conclusions, policy implications and directions for future research have been suggested for academia and practitioners in business

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The Reality of MBA Program Theses Utility between Theory and Practice in Organizational Development

Cited by 2 publications

References 35 publications

Changing facets of higher education in management: a students’ perspective

Changing facets of higher education in management: a students’ perspective

Business Research in Developing Economies: Evidential MBA Theses Approach – Case of Jordan

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