Attitudes Of Business Students Research Articles

A comparative study of business student attitudes toward the importance of ethics and social responsibility

PurposeThis study addresses the gap in research concerning student attitudes toward ethics and social responsibility (E&SR) within diverse organizational contexts, specifically as they transition into managerial and non-managerial roles.Design/methodology/approachA total of 425 business students from four universities participated. To determine statistically significant differences between potential managers and non-managers (M&NM), a paired comparison inferential t-test was employed.FindingsThe study revealed positive E&SR attitudes among business students. However, it differed from existing literature by finding a significant difference in perceived E&SR importance between aspirants in managerial and non-managerial positions. Notably, non-managerial students exhibited significantly stronger support for these principles.Originality/valueThis study, conducted in an emerging economy, offers a unique perspective by analyzing E&SR perceptions across both potential management and non-management employees. Given the direct and indirect influence employee perceptions have on business performance, this research sheds light on the crucial role of E&SR in management practices. The findings are further substantiated by robust data and include implications for human resource management, along with suggestions for future research directions.

Cryptocurrencies: Business Students’ Awareness and Universities’ Adoption Readiness and Compatibility of Use Considering the Mediation of Attitudes

The study aims to determine the effect of awareness of business students towards cryptocurrencies and readiness of universities and colleges to accept cryptocurrencies as a medium of exchange considering the mediation of business students’ attitude. The research used partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and deployed a questionnaire attuned to the awareness and attitudes of business students towards cryptocurrencies and readiness and compatibility of use to universities and colleges in Ilocos Norte. The output of the investigation revealed that awareness of business students are not correlated to readiness of universities and colleges which means that even though students understand cryptocurrencies, it is not an assurance that universities and colleges are ready to accept it as medium of exchange. The study proposes that trainings and seminars for business students and professionals should be conducted to expand understanding and acceptance of cryptocurrencies.
 
 

Business student attitudes toward corporate social responsibility: a Vietnamese study

AbstractGlobally, organizations are increasingly embracing corporate social responsibility (CSR) to strengthen competitive advantage. Although CSR is recognized to be context-sensitive, the literature is still lacking studies that examine CSR in different contexts, particularly non-western ones. Our study adds to a deeper understanding of CSR in Vietnam by identifying the predictors of CSR attitudes of business students. Vietnam has rich cultural, social, and economic characteristics that offer new theoretical perspectives and insights on the contextual nature of CSR. Our findings showed that CSR attitudes related positively to idealism and student seniority, and negatively to materialism and male students. A positive CSR–relativism relationship was uncovered. Spirituality related positively to the importance of CSR to business sustainability and negatively to CSR's importance to short-term competitiveness. The findings have theoretical and practical implications on the understanding and practice of CSR that would benefit CSR researchers, business organizations, and education institutions.

Factors Explaining Business Student Attitudes Towards Mathematics: Does Gender Still Matter?

The purpose of this paper is to identify factors that can explain the attitudes of business students towards mathematics, using data from a business school in Norway. This article focusses on gender, personality traits (Big Five Model) and mathematical background. The independent variables were investigated simultaneously using a linear regression model. Mathematical abilities are important for success in business studies, and therefore, attitudes towards mathematics matter, since they will affect students’ effort and their choice of further studies. It was found that mathematical background has the strongest effect on student attitudes towards mathematics. Personal characteristics also explain the variation in the attitudes towards mathematics to some degree. Gender has little or no impact on the dependent variable. If there is any gender difference it is in favour of female students.

Change is possible: the effects of a corporate social responsibility course on business student attitudes

Change is possible: the effects of a corporate social responsibility course on business student attitudes

Change is possible: the effects of a corporate social responsibility course on business student attitudes

The aim of this study was to assess if fourth year undergraduate business students' attitudes towards business ethics and corporate social responsibility changed as a result of taking an elective management course on the topic. Findings suggested that a course on business ethics and corporate social responsibility had significant impact on improving a business student's attitudes towards the long term benefits of sound business ethics and corporate social responsibility, the benefits of addressing stakeholders, the understanding of the social licence to operate, and the use of social responsibility as a tool to address government regulations. The study also found that initial student attitudes (pre-course) were generally “favourable” towards business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Attitudes of Business Students Towards Career In Central Bank, Private Commercial Banks & Nationalized Commercial Banks; A Study on Bangladesh

Attitudes of Business Students Towards Career In Central Bank, Private Commercial Banks & Nationalized Commercial Banks; A Study on Bangladesh

Student perceptions of codes of ethics: a three-country comparison

This three-country empirical study examined the attitudes of business students in China, Denmark, and the US to determine if they shared similar beliefs with regard to the perceived consequences of the use of codes of ethics. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) as well the Kruskal-Wallis test were used to determine that there were significant differences in the attitudes of the three groups. The findings provide useful information about three culturally distant nations and should prove especially useful to those concerned with finding ways to address the important issue of ethics in business.

Hallgatók etikai attitűdvizsgálata

We can read about empirical researches in connection with ethical behavior or attitudes by business students only in few inland but much more foreign papers. These studies examine: which behaviors are ethical or unethical by students and how strictare students in evaluation of situations. This paper aims to explore the attitudes of business students at the University of Debrecen: what they-as future organizational leaders-think about morality of a work situation.

Arabicization of Business Terms from Terminology Planning Perspective

<p>The main purpose of this study was to measure the extent of acceptability of Arabicized business terms. The present study investigated the attitudes of business students toward the Arabicization of business terms. Besides, it drew attention to the criteria of acceptability to be taken into consideration in the Arabicization process to produce acceptable business terms. Finally, it brought into focus the role of gender, university affiliation, and specialization in the Arabicization process of business terms. A total of two hundred questionnaires were distributed to business students at the University of Jordan and Yarmouk University. It has been found that Arabicized business terms were moderately accepted by the users. Overall, users’ attitude toward Arabicized business terms was somewhat positive. Gender and university affiliation variables had influence on these criteria. Like the specialization variable, they caused different attitudes toward these terms. Enthusiasm toward the idea of Arabicization because of pan-Arab identity was strong. This study could be useful for Arabicization decision makers to get acceptable Arabicized business terms. It is the first step towards enhancing understanding of gender role in the Arabicization process. This study also has implications for further research into the importance of Arab nationalism in promoting Arabicized terms.<strong> </strong><strong></strong></p>

Business Student Attitudes, Experience, And Satisfaction With Online Courses

The purpose of our study is to examine business students’ perceptions of their online class experience relative to the traditional in-class experience; specifically, whether a descriptive, theoretical or analytical course would be preferred as an online or traditional course. Two hundred and ninety students enrolled in upper-level business courses were surveyed at a mid-level Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredited public university. Students were then asked to contrast their experiences with online and traditional classes regarding convenience, amount learned, difficulty, etc. A breakdown of the students by major revealed similar attitudes toward the online experience whether majoring in a more analytical or softskilled business discipline.

Future business leaders and corporate social responsibility in Jordan: a sustainable competitive approach in the 21st century

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of business students towards corporate social responsibility (CSR). A random sample of 211 business students responded to a CSR survey. The survey consists of 13 items related to two dimensions: the socio-economic approach and the classical approach. Results of the study indicated that, based on participants' perceptions, business students under study have strong attitudes towards CSR such as the view that it is the effective base for competing in the labour market. Results also indicated that there were significant differences in business students' attitudes based on gender, with female students being more positive than did male students. Analysis of the data suggests a number of theoretical and practical recommendations that are applicable to a wide variety of institutions and businesses.

The Value of International Experiences for Business Students: Measuring Business Student Attitudes toward Study Abroad

The value of an international experience—especially for students of business—continues to be an area of focus at colleges and universities. Students across all disciplines within the business curriculum: accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, or sport management are expected by employers to possess knowledge of, and appreciation for, other cultures. Using as a backdrop two unique study abroad programs that immerse students into an intercultural business experience and have them interacting with—and learning from—the local residents as well, the survey research in this study measures student attitudes before and after they study abroad and it notes the changes that students report in their personal and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. The findings of this research can reshape the way in which colleges and universities market these important international experiences.

Attitudes of Business Students Towards Career In Central Bank, Private Commercial Banks & Nationalized Commercial Banks; A Study on Bangladesh

The banking industry is always a major job provider in Bangladesh. Particularly, the expansion of private banking business, along with nationalized commercial ones, has created huge number of job opportunities. Different types of banks have different types of jobs. The job in the central bank (Bangladesh bank-BB) is different from any other commercial banks. It includes the strategic decision making for private banks and non bank financial institutions, monitoring and supervising them etc and thus it seems to be a prestigious job to the employees, though the salary structure is not very attractive. On the other hand two types of commercial banks are there, NCBs (nationalized commercial banks) and PCBs (private commercial banks). The NCBs and PCBs are doing the same commercial banking though the organizational structure and the job they provide are little different in character. But their attitude towards the entire banking career is off course not the same. Branding the job is another issue. “Employer branding” is relatively new and interesting topic. Here the human resources and the employment itself are branded. The Bangladeshi banks, except very private banks, are not practicing this concept. The study finds that the overall performances of PCBs are best followed by BB & NCBs. That means to be branded as a good employer the government sector banks has to go through a major reformation process. According to the study ‘Performance based promotion system’ is found to be the most important attribute, followed by ‘Remuneration’, ‘Growth opportunity’, ‘Social status’, ‘Job security’ & ‘Brand image’ and so forth. So based on those factors, to be considered as the best employer, all those banks have scopes for development.

Corpus Pedagogy: Analyzing Corpus Use in the Classroom and EFL Business Student Attitudes towards Corpora

Corpus Pedagogy: Analyzing Corpus Use in the Classroom and EFL Business Student Attitudes towards Corpora

In search of rationality : business students on family-owned firms

The objective of this paper is to explore the attitudes of business students towards family firms and family entrepreneurship. The culture of Poland is profoundly family-oriented and entrepreneurship is found more and more as an attractive career path in society. These factors might indicate that this environment may be particularly fertile for family-owned firm development. Business students though display reluctance towards family firms and family entrepreneurship. The research method applied in this study is focus group interviews, as qualitative data provide particularly rich information and grounds for conclusions. This study also implies the need for inclusion of family enterprise issues in business education, as well as developing skills essential for working in such an environment. (original abstract)

The Effects of the Recession on Attitudes toward Business Ethics: An Inter‐temporal Study of Business Students in 2001, 2009, and 2010

AbstractThis inter‐temporal study compares the ethical attitudes of business students at three points: in 2001, when the economy was relatively healthy; in 2009, near the beginning of the current recession; and in 2010, when the economy was worse. Ethical attitudes were measured by replicating a popular survey consisting of 25 ethically charged vignettes. The survey measures willingness to engage in white‐collar crime behaviors, some clearly illegal; others marginally unethical. Findings show an increase in tolerance for clearly illegal behaviors from 2001 to 2009 and an increase in tolerance for an even broader array of unethical acts from 2009 to 2010. As compared with 2001 respondents, 2009 respondents were more tolerant of seriously illegal behaviors but less tolerant of marginally unethical ones. In 2010, respondents were more accepting of both kinds of unethical behaviors. The results also suggest that the change in ethical attitudes from 2009 to 2010 was larger than the average annual change in ethics from 2001 to 2009. These findings are discussed within the framework of classical strain theory, Agnew's General Strain Theory, and the legitimacy of social institutions.

The Effect of a Business and Society Course on Business Student Attitudes Toward Corporate Social Responsibility

The authors investigated the impact of an undergraduate business and society course on students’ attitudes about the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) at a highly diverse, urban, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business–accredited U.S. university. Students were surveyed for their attitudes about key areas of business and CSR. Findings indicated that students who had completed the course were less likely to believe that a company's primary responsibility was to maximize shareholder value, and were more likely to believe that creating value for the local community was a company's primary responsibility. However, the authors found there were no significant differences for some other CSR attitudes investigated.

Attitudes of Business Students’ Toward Plagiarism

This research examines the ethical orientations of students (ethical idealism, ethical relativism and Machiavellianism) towards their attitude to plagiarize. It also examines the moderating effect of religious orientation on the relationship of the independent variables toward students’ attitude towards plagiarism. Data was collected from 160 business diploma and undergraduate students from a local private college and a local public university in Malaysia. Results from the hierarchical regression analysis showed that ethical relativism and Machiavellianism had a positive relationship with students’ attitude towards plagiarism whilst ethical idealism was negatively related to students’ attitude towards plagiarism. Religious orientation was found to have no moderating effect on the relationship between the three independent variables: ethical idealism, ethical relativism and Machiavellianism and the dependent variable, students’ attitude towards plagiarism.

Bhutanese and Canadian business student attitudes to entrepreneurship: implications for education and learning

This study compares attitudes to entrepreneurship of university business students in the newly democratised Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan to those in Canada. Bhutan is a country in transition from a subsistence agricultural economy to a modern service and trading economy. Entrepreneurship is identified as having a key role in economic development. The government has slowly begun to institute programmes and supportive infrastructure. Results indicate that although there is entrepreneurship potential equivalent to that in Canada, current Bhutanese business students do not often consider this route. Entrepreneurial education and learning are reviewed. Recommendations and future research directions are indicated.