Showing papers in "Academy of Management Learning and Education in 2012"
TL;DR: The authors used self-and peer evaluations when they use teamwork in their classes, which is common in management education, however, the process is often time consuming and frequent and frequentl...
Abstract: Instructors often incorporate self- and peer evaluations when they use teamwork in their classes, which is common in management education. However, the process is often time consuming and frequentl...
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TL;DR: This article found that service-learning has a positive effect on understanding of social issues (Est..34), personal insight, and cognitive development of college and university students, and found significant moderating evidence for research design, type of reflection, and the service experience as optional or required.
Abstract: Service-learning is an experience-based approach to education and learning that has a set of diverse learning outcomes. Because of the uniqueness of its pedagogical approach and breadth of potential learning outcomes, management and business scholars have recognized its value. Much theory and supporting research has been generated on the effect of service-learning on college and university students. Through meta-analytic techniques, we found support for the hypotheses that service-learning has a positive effect on understanding of social issues (Est. .34); personal insight (Est. .28); and cognitive development (Est. .52). We also found significant moderating evidence for research design, type of reflection, type of measurement, and the service experience as optional or required. We conclude with a discussion of the theoretical and practical implications of these findings along with suggestions for future research.
377 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that social enterprises offer the promise of financially sustainable organizations that can respond to the world's most pressing problems, yet for social enterprises to succeed, their leaders must effec...
Abstract: Social enterprises offer the promise of financially sustainable organizations that can respond to the world's most pressing problems. Yet for social enterprises to succeed, their leaders must effec...
247 citations
TL;DR: Ray, Baker, and Plowman's (2011) study of organizational mindfulness highlights latent tensions in the mindfulness literature and promising avenues for future research as discussed by the authors, and provides a sprin...
Abstract: Ray, Baker, and Plowman's (2011) study of organizational mindfulness highlights latent tensions in the mindfulness literature and promising avenues for future research. Their study provides a sprin...
239 citations
TL;DR: This paper reviewed and critically examined 178 articles whose authors have investigated numerous aspects of diversity training programs on campuses and in the workplace, and examined the characteristics of these articles. But they focused on the training programs.
Abstract: We review and critically examine 178 articles whose authors have investigated numerous aspects of diversity training programs on campuses and in the workplace. We first examine the characteristics ...
233 citations
TL;DR: This paper presented a social identity and self-efficacy approach to social entrepreneurship education that focuses on helping students develop identities as social entrepreneurs and gain confidence in their ability to effect positive social change.
Abstract: Training social entrepreneurs and social innovators is becoming increasingly prevalent in business schools throughout the world, highlighting the need for effective pedagogical strategies. Drawing on social identity theory and research on self-efficacy, we present a social identity and self-efficacy approach to social entrepreneurship education that focuses on helping students develop identities as social entrepreneurs and gain confidence in their ability to effect positive social change. We share examples of pedagogical devices and related content that have been used in the classroom to reinforce such an approach, and we offer four case examples to demonstrate the significant impact group social entrepreneurship projects can have on both students and society. We also identify—and offer suggestions for overcoming—many of the potential challenges faced when attempting to teach social entrepreneurship and innovation in a university setting.
225 citations
TL;DR: The authors proposed a novel framework for social entrepreneurship education founded upon a conception of social entrepreneurs as entrepreneurs, based on recent developments in entrepreneurship education, and proposed a framework for Social Entrepreneurship Education.
Abstract: Building upon recent developments in entrepreneurship education, we propose a novel framework for social entrepreneurship education founded upon a conception of social entrepreneurs as entrepreneur...
188 citations
TL;DR: The demand for social entrepreneurship education has grown substantially, resulting in increased course offerings in universities globally as discussed by the authors. But despite the growing interest in this domain, little is known about it.
Abstract: The demand for social entrepreneurship education has grown substantially, resulting in increased course offerings in universities globally. Despite the growing interest in this domain, little is kn...
167 citations
TL;DR: In this article, Porter explores social entrepreneurship in the context of a larger transformation of capitalism, and suggests that social entrepreneurship is an important transitional vehicle for the transformation of the American economy.
Abstract: In this interview Michael Porter explores social entrepreneurship in the context of a larger transformation of capitalism. He suggests that social entrepreneurship is an important transitional vehi...
132 citations
130 citations
TL;DR: This article examined 279 papers presented at the International Management division of the 2009 Academy of Management conference for the purpose of studying plagiarism among academics and found that 25% of the papers had some amount of plagiarism, and over 13% exhibited significant plagiarism.
Abstract: Research on academic plagiarism has typically focused on students as the perpetrators of unethical behaviors, and less attention has been paid to academic researchers as likely candidates for such behaviors. We examined 279 papers presented at the International Management division of the 2009 Academy of Management conference for the purpose of studying plagiarism among academics. Results showed that 25% of our sample had some amount of plagiarism, and over 13% exhibited significant plagiarism. This exploratory study raises an alarm regarding the inadequate monitoring of norms and professional activities associated with Academy of Management members.
TL;DR: The authors propose that some of our students are socialized with destructive thinking toward ethics and virtue that distorts their mind-sets long before they enter our classrooms, and that students are exposed to a...
Abstract: We propose that some of our students are socialized with destructive thinking toward ethics and virtue that distorts their mind-sets long before they enter our classrooms. Students are exposed to a...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide a deeper understanding of learning within social entrepreneurship education and highlight the importance of learner identity and psychological safety in the development of a community of practice.
Abstract: The complexities and uncertainties of social entrepreneurs' worlds require them to juggle social and business aims. Using social theories of learning, we provide a deeper understanding of learning within social entrepreneurship education. Programs aimed to develop reflective thinking and communities of practice to equip social entrepreneurs for their unique circumstances. Two programs are compared and the implications of social and commercial entrepreneurs learning together are examined. Challenges and successes in the cultivation of a community of practice reveal the importance of learner identity and psychological safety. The paper culminates with key principles for educators of social entrepreneurs.
TL;DR: Despite abundant research evidence that on-line learning is just as effective as classroom learning, a bias toward face-to-face delivery continues to influence business educators and evaluators as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Despite abundant research evidence that on-line learning is just as effective as classroom learning, a bias toward face-to-face delivery continues to influence business educators and evaluators. Dr...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assess internal and external factors that may influence the role of business ethics courses in business schools' curricula, and find that they play an important role.
Abstract: This study contributes to the growing literature examining the role that business ethics courses play in business schools' curricula. We assess internal as well as external factors that may influen...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors formulate a model of identi ciality and psychosocial aspects of learning, especially the process of "opting out" of learning opportunities.
Abstract: Current student engagement literature fails to fully appreciate the psychosocial aspect of learning, especially the process of “opting out” of learning opportunities. We formulate a model of identi...
TL;DR: In an increasingly digital society, educators are encouraged to use on-line technologies as mentioned in this paper, however, much is left to be learned about how online tools influence student learning, as discussed in this paper.
Abstract: In an increasingly digital society, educators are encouraged to use on-line technologies. However, much is left to be learned about how on-line tools influence student learning. In this manuscript,...
TL;DR: This study investigates the functioning of adaptive advice in a complex computer-based simulation game dealing with the area of knowledge management.
Abstract: Despite the long tradition of game-based learning, there are still many unanswered questions regarding the instructional design of educational games. An important issue is the support that learners can be given in a game to enhance their learning. One recommended type of support is “advice,” which means giving learners alerts and hints for appropriate actions to take in the game. Our study investigates the functioning of adaptive advice in a complex computer-based simulation game dealing with the area of knowledge management.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors model management academics' intentions to influence values and find that perceived external support is most relevant for explaining intentions, but not their economic ones, contribute to an explanation of their intentions.
Abstract: Business schools face increased criticism for failing in the teaching of management studies to nurture their students’ values. Assuming that individual academics play an important role in shaping the value-related influence of business schools, I model management academics’ intentions to influence values. The suggested model encompasses academics’ economic and social values as internal variables, as well as perceived support for attempting to influence values and academic tenure as social and structural variables. A test with empirical data from 1,254 management academics worldwide reveals that perceived external support is most relevant for explaining intentions. Moreover, academics’ social values, but not their economic ones, contribute to an explanation of their intentions to influence values. The results reveal how important it is for academics to believe that their colleagues, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders support their value-related behavioral intentions.
TL;DR: There are real challenges involved in achieving success in developing individuals into effective leaders as discussed by the authors, and this seems to be particularly true for those of us interested in promoting leader developme......
Abstract: There are real challenges involved in achieving success in developing individuals into effective leaders. This seems to be particularly true for those of us interested in promoting leader developme...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of peer feedback on MBA students' self-ratings of leadership competence over time were investigated based on Mezirow's transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1991).
Abstract: Based on transformative learning theory (Mezirow, 1991), our study investigates the effects of peer feedback on MBA students' self-ratings of leadership competence over time. A total of 221 individ...
TL;DR: The authors examined the relationship between goal setting and transfer of training as measured on a 360-degree survey collected 3 months after a 5-day leadership development program and found that leaders set personal goals and transferred them to others.
Abstract: We examine the relationship between goal setting and transfer of training as measured on a 360-degree survey collected 3 months after a 5-day leadership development program. Leaders set personal go...
TL;DR: In this article, the interactive effect of situational (explicit presentations of an honor code reminder and of a realistic course warning) and individual (self-perceived perceptions of the honor code) on the effect of a course warning was examined.
Abstract: Using an experimental design, we examined the interactive effect of situational (explicit presentations of an honor code reminder and of a realistic course warning) and individual (self-perceived c...
TL;DR: This paper explored the concept of vicarious observational learning as a component of an experiential learning sequence and compared measures of task performance when participants observe a task with a non-task observer.
Abstract: This research explores the concept of vicarious observational learning as a component of an experiential learning sequence. We compare measures of task performance when participants observe a task ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the effectiveness of social business plan teaching in inducing social and civic awareness and intentionality among business school students, and found that both approaches can be successful in raising awareness and improving the attitudes of participating students, increasing the probability that they will support socially oriented initiatives immediately or in the future.
Abstract: More and more universities are now delivering courses and programs to develop social awareness, but the literature on the effectiveness of these courses is currently very limited. With the introduction of “social entrepreneurship” as a new discipline within the wider ethics and social education banner, this pedagogic study explores the effectiveness of social business plan teaching in inducing social and civic awareness and intentionality among business school students. This is compared with the case study approach that is traditionally used within the classroom environment. Our study found that both approaches can be successful in raising awareness and improving the attitudes of participating students, increasing the probability that they will support socially oriented initiatives immediately or in the future. Interestingly, many students who participated in SBP teaching develop a local awareness of social and civic matters, while many of those who participated in case study learning develop a wider national and international perspective. In addition, it is found that many of those who participated in SBP development develop a deeper managerial and technical understanding of managing organizations within the social economy.
TL;DR: For example, the authors found that current classroom practice within business schools does not necessarily encourage students to think creatively so that they can adapt to new challenges in a timely manner, which is not conducive to creativity from business leaders.
Abstract: Today's corporate challenges require creativity from business leaders, but current classroom practice within business schools does not necessarily encourage students to think creatively so that inn...
TL;DR: Dees is often referred to as the "Father of Social Entrepreneurship Education" as discussed by the authors, and over the past 20 years, he has taught social entrepreneurship courses in some of the United States' top business schools.
Abstract: Greg Dees is often referred to as the “Father of Social Entrepreneurship Education.” Over the past 20 years, he has taught social entrepreneurship courses in some of the United States' top business...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors adopt a blended value framework with implications for how business schools and educators can design, implement, and measure social entrepreneurship programs, and stress both social a...
Abstract: We adopt a blended value framework with implications for how business schools and educators can design, implement, and measure social entrepreneurship programs. The framework stresses both social a...
TL;DR: For example, the authors argue that business schools are increasingly expected to prepare students to deal with ethics and diversity issues in organizational life, and that students need both the requisite skills and the belief that...
Abstract: Business schools are increasingly expected to prepare students to deal with ethics and diversity issues in organizational life. To do so, students need both the requisite skills and the belief that...
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of social business education and its potential in teaching the next generation of social innovation leaders is discussed, as well as the potential of social entrepreneurship in education.
Abstract: In this interview, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus outlines the role of social business education and its potential in teaching the next generation of social innovation leaders. Our questions and his...