Faculty development initiatives critical to navigate multicultural Business Schools

Abstract

Due to the increasing complexity of higher educational institutions and the rising mobility of students from new nations and cultures entering higher education, business school environments and their faculty are experiencing greater challenges in providing an inclusive learning experience across multiple classrooms and instructional formats. Business schools need to rise to the occasion to develop their faculty to meet these new challenges, rather than the onus being on faculty alone. This paper reviews the literature and ends with recommendations for business school administrators and management to help foster a business school culture of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance for faculty, staff, and students.