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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is generally regarded as the principal postgraduate qualification in business. This article describes the process by which a business school reviewed and redesigned its MBA programme. The main changes were increased attention to information...
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Explores issues arising from an evaluation of a qualification based management development programme run in partnership between Bristol Business School and Chep UK Ltd. Finds the outcomes of the research were important in three ways. First, in providing a greater understanding of stakeholder...
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The author describes the process by which a group of six managers, from a variety of disciplines, on an Action Learning programme influenced each other. The support and encouragement offered is illustrated and related to research carried out by Margerison and Belbin. The article is based on the...
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Discusses how the University of Strathclyde established an overseas operation for its MBA Programme in South‐East Asia. Examines development from two perspectives – that of the Programme Director and that of its first graduate.
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Describes study of interaction between learners, bosses, mentors and clients on programmes designed through action learning. Reviews what happened with 26 participants and five mentors or bosses, and also perceptions of faculty and management development advisers. Finds that relationships were...
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Chronicles the evolution to an integrated MBA at the University of Tennessee and relates a view of the team teaching experience and integration of technology. The cross‐functional teaching experiences illustrate the issues in working in a team while later sections summarize suggestions for...
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It would be difficult to find a college or university business school that is not currently offering a training programme for small business. Yet despite the enthusiasm with which providers have entered the market, the take‐up rates remain low. Examines the underlying reasons why this might be...
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The public sector in the UK now seems to be on a new course. The sharper business focus within the public sector has brought a recognition that organisations must invest training and development in their greatest asset – their staff. Regular surveys by the Industrial Society reveal a trend to...
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The Institute of Extra Mural Studies of the National University of Lesotho is a development oriented non‐formal education organisation providing courses in Community and Leadership Development, Business Studies, Labour Studies, Credit Union and Co‐operative Development, part‐time...
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