Business Administration Students Research Articles

The perception of transversal skills among students of business administration: Gender gap. Service-learning, gender and skills in higher education

Higher education is increasingly oriented towards educating in values, based on the acquisition of practical skills. This has led to the development of active methodologies which complement theory-based learning and classroom lectures. Service-learning integrates ethical and social commitment by applying previously acquired skills and knowledge in real-life situations. This study aims to analyse the self-perception of transversals skills among students of business administration through a service-learning and the possible influence of gender. A questionnaire comprising 57 variables using a Likert scale was administered to a sample of 210 students, the data were analysed, and statistic significance tests were carried out. The results suggest there is a positive relationship between participation in the service-learning activity and the level of skill, especially for ethical and social skills, with significant differences by gender. This work aims to contribute to the consolidation of service-learning as a tool for the acquisition of ethical and social skills at universities, which is so important for future managers of companies and organisations.

What matters the most, the assessment method or individual skills in marketing research learning?

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to generate knowledge about assessment methods in blended business education, which have become increasingly important to establish sustainable assessment practices that support knowledge acquisition for undergraduate students in business administration at a Colombian university.Design/methodology/approachFor the analysis, a two groups comparison was performed using a nonequivalent control group design with a sample of 420 students. As this study wants to find insights to improve the knowledge on assessment topics in marketing research (MR) education, it was focused on the students from the business administration program. This study also uses individual scores from the state test as prior cognitive scores and the high school classification provided by the National Ministry of Education in Colombia (2012).FindingsIt was found that the variables that best predict performance on the MR course examinations were the mathematics skills and reading comprehension scores on the state test. The study also showed a better performance of female students on both assessment methods. There were no significant differences between the assessment methods or among the high school levels.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of this study is the limited number of items on the tests. Additionally, the authors recommend conducting an analysis of the differences between the testing items to provide a detailed explanation of students’ performance when comparing computer-based testing and paper-and-pencil testing.Practical implicationsFurther design of teaching material and assessments online and offline, based on local and regional marketing problems, is suggested. As the current text and readings are more oriented to the English-speaking contexts, most of the problems presented are oriented to multinational companies and brands.Social implicationsInsights into the skills required for future jobs provide valuable guidance (World Economic Forum, 2020). Essential skills for emerging roles, like data scientists, can find robust support within the MR course. To further enrich in-class and online exercises with Excel and SPSS, Colombian educators can leverage data sets obtained from sources like the national statistics office and international market intelligence databases available through the university’s library, including Passport and Statista. Engaging with authentic data sets provides students with a more profound understanding of practical applications in MR.Originality/valueThis approach facilitates the identification of key variables, such as assessment and cognitive abilities in math and reading, which predict students’ knowledge acquisition in MR. It not only offers insights into the relevant factors influencing learning in MR but also provides valuable feedback. Additionally, it suggests potential avenues for future research in this field.

An Investigation on Students Learnings & Mental Health Influenced by Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has impacted student’s social, emotional, and physical well-being. It has resulted in how a person thinks and reacts to a particular situation. The Purpose of this investigation is to test the effectiveness of learning patterns on our mental health. It can affect a student’s energy level, concentration, dependability, and mental ability. On the other hand, AI can automate the process of grading assignments and providing feedback to students, which can save teachers a lot of time and can focus more on student interaction. It is essential to ensure that AI systems used in education are unbiased and fair. We read articles about the connection between artificial intelligence and mental health that use mood rating scales and classified them into the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. In our college, we will also carry out a poll that shows how Artificial intelligence has harmed and benefited the students. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully examine the benefits and risks of AI in education and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that it is used ethically and responsibly. Public mental health based on artificial intelligence engineering has a wide range of application and development prospects in enhancing the effectiveness of instruction, achieving high efficiency and intelligence, and enhancing specialized education. The use of artificial intelligence-based public mental health in business administration teaching effects has highly favorable importance for precisely determining the mental health and teaching effects of business administration students. We develop a method for the influence of public mental health on the teaching effect of the business administration profession based on artificial intelligence engineering to improve the teaching- learning effect of the business administration major. ( Keywords:- Learnings, Mental Health, and Artificial Intelligence )

Mediating Effect of Students Entrepreneurial Attitude in Relationship of Financial Literacy and Financial Behavior on Entrepreneurial Intention

Entrepreneurship is often regarded as a significant driver of economic development due to its ability to provide employment opportunities and viable resolutions to societal challenges. This research aims to determine the impact of financial behavior and literacy on entrepreneurial intention, specifically among business administration students who are the participants of this study in Sindh universities. Furthermore, the present study also investigated the extent of financial literacy and financial behavior among business administration students at the Sindh University Campus in Larkano, Pakistan. The present study utilizes a quantitative methodology, with data being gathered via the administration of a survey questionnaire. The research revealed a significant and favorable correlation between financial literacy and the financial behavior of business students, as well as their intention to start their firms. The results also highlight the connections between financial behavior, entrepreneurial attitude, and entrepreneurial intention, and pointing to the student entrepreneur's attitude does not mitigate the direct impact of financial behavior on entrepreneurial intention. This implies that how people handle their financial matters directly influences their intention to engage in entrepreneurial activities, irrespective of their attitude towards entrepreneurship. The findings underline the significance of developing healthy financial habits as a prerequisite to developing entrepreneurial intention.

The Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage and Academic Performance of Business Administration Students

Abstract – Artificial Intelligence, renowned for its data interpretation, learning, and task achievement capabilities, has gained popularity in various industries and academies due to enhanced efficiency and quality. This study aims to determine the extent of AI usage among students, including functionality, availability, complexity, assessment scores, course mastery, and grading metrics. It also seeks to determine if a relationship exists between AI usage and their academic performance. The study employs a quantitative approach using a correlational design. The respondents of the study are 293 Business Administration students from Negros Oriental State University Main Campus 1, Dumaguete City. The study's findings suggest that AI usage among students is moderately prevalent in terms of functionality, availability, and complexity. However, the students' academic performance was found to be above-average, with high scores on assessments, course mastery, and excellent grades. There is no significant relationship between AI use and academic performance found. In conclusion, AI tools offer personalized learning experiences, immediate feedback, and collaborative activities, but further growth and improvement are needed, including training, accessibility, research, monitoring, and best practices sharing

Social entrepreneurship in young students promoted by Latin American universities

ObjetivoO objetivo deste estudo é an analisar as estratégias que permitem semear iniciativas de empreendedorismo social entre jovens universitários da América Latina. Permitirá conhecer as diferentes necessidades e expectativas atualmente tratadas no ensino superior no desenvolvimento do seu papel de promotor do empreendedorismo nos alunos.Desenho/metodologíaO estudo utiliza um método de análise de regressão logística multinomial baseado em dados coletados por meio de uma pesquisa on-line, aplicada a uma amostra de 599 estudantes avançados de administração de empresas em cinco países latino-americanos.ResultadosOs resultados mostram que três das variáveis independentes em estudo são relevantes como estratégia para incutir nos estudantes universitários a iniciativa de criar empreendedorismo social: ter ligações com comunidades sociais, proporcionar educação empreendedora com orientação social e fornecer educação financeira.ImplicaçõesOs resultados desta investigação indicam o papel que as universidades devem ter na promoção do empreendedorismo social nos estudantes universitários. Portanto, as estratégias propostas são fundamentais para melhorar esse tipo de empreendedorismo.OriginalidadeA principal contribuição deste estudo é analisar temas tão importantes quanto o empreendedorismo social nos universitários latino-americanos, e ampliar o conhecimento das principais estratégias que as universidades desta região devem adotar, para que os estudantes se lancem na área social.

Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage and Academic Performance of Business Administration Students

Artificial Intelligence, renowned for its data interpretation, learning, and task achievement capabilities, has gained popularity in various industries and academies due to enhanced efficiency and quality. This study aims to determine the extent of AI usage among students, including functionality, availability, complexity, assessment scores, course mastery, and grading metrics. It also seeks to determine if a relationship exists between AI usage and their academic performance. The study employs a quantitative approach using a correlational design. The respondents of the study are 293 Business Administration students from Negros Oriental State University Main Campus 1, Dumaguete City. The study's findings suggest that AI usage among students is moderately prevalent in terms of functionality, availability, and complexity. However, the students' academic performance was found to be above-average, with high scores on assessments, course mastery, and excellent grades. There is no significant relationship between AI use and academic performance found. In conclusion, AI tools offer personalized learning experiences, immediate feedback, and collaborative activities, but further growth and improvement are needed, including training, accessibility, research, monitoring, and best practices sharing.

PENGARUH EFIKASI DIRI, NORMA SUBYEKTIF, DAN PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP INTENSI BERWIRAUSAHA PADA MAHASISWA FISIP UNIVERSITAS 17 AGUSTUS 1945 SURABAYA


 
 
 Currently, Indonesia is still experiencing unemployment problems. One way to overcome unemployment and improve the Indonesian economy is to increase the entrepreneurial interest of the younger generation. Entrepreneurial knowledge really supports entrepreneurial values, especially for students, so it is hoped that they will foster an entrepreneurial spirit for entrepreneurship. It is hoped that student intentions and knowledge about entrepreneurship will be useful in fostering entrepreneurial activity within the student environment. Entrepreneurial intentions will make someone more active in looking for, exploiting and creating existing opportunities in order to achieve their desire to become an entrepreneur. The existence of a high desire (intention) to succeed in achieving something will form high self-efficacy in the individual. Self-efficacy can encourage a person's performance in various fields, including entrepreneurial intentions. Self-efficacy is a person's self-confidence in carrying out their duties which can encourage a person's performance. The FISIP faculty at the University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya has provided entrepreneurship education by including entrepreneurship courses in the college curriculum. The purpose of this research is to determine and analyze the influence of Self-Efficacy, Entrepreneurial Intentions, and Entrepreneurship Education, on Entrepreneurial Intentions in Social Sciences Students at the University of 17 August 1945 Surabaya. This research is quantitative research using survey methods. Data collection was carried out through observation, as well as distributing online questionnaires via Google Form to respondents, namely Business Administration students at the 17 August University of Surabaya. The results of this research show that Self-Efficacy, Entrepreneurial Intentions, and Entrepreneurship Education have a partial and simultaneous effect on Entrepreneurial Intentions.
 
 

Assessing the level of physical activity among UiTM Perlis students

Physical inactivity has become a major health concern in Malaysia. It is associated with several cardiovascular diseases, chronic diseases, and even death. This study aims to assess the level of physical activity (PA) among students of Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 167 students within the age group of 20 to 27 years old. The Malaysian version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to measure the PA level. The results were expressed in MET-minutes/week (metabolic equivalent). More than half of the students (59%) were engaged in high physical activity per week, while 40% were engaged in moderate PA. A low level of physical activity was reported by 1% of the students. There was a significant contrast in the level of PA between genders, where the male was found to engage more in total PA than the female (p = 0.001). Sports Science students’ engagement was significantly higher in the total of PA (4600.13 MET) than in Business Administration students (3354.05 MET) (p = 0.002). There was a weak relationship between METS and gender (r = - 0.233, p = 0.002) and between MET and faculty (r = -0.287, p = 0.002), respectively. The present result indicates that most of the university students were physically active, where males were most active compared to females. However, a negative relation was found between the MET and gender or faculty, respectively. In essence, further research is necessary to identify the physical activity determinants among these populations.

The interactive effect of individual and co-worker narcissism on counterproductive work behavior

PurposeCounterproductive work behavior (CWB) imposes significant costs on organizations, thus antecedents of CWB are of particular interest to both practitioners and academics. The authors examine how one’s own narcissism interacts with co-worker narcissism to influence willingness to engage in retaliatory CWB against a co-worker.Design/methodology/approachThe data for this study were obtained from Amazon Mechanical Turk participants and Master of Business Administration students, representing a cross-section of employee representatives.FindingsThe authors find that employees expect narcissistic co-workers to engage in continuing future CWB and this, in turn, increases employees' willingness to engage in retaliatory CWB. That is, non-narcissistic employees are provoked to engage in organizationally-destructive behaviors by peers perceived as narcissists. This affect is attenuated by the employee’s own narcissism. Relative to non-narcissists, narcissistic employees find a narcissistic co-worker more likeable, which reduces their willingness to engage in retaliatory CWB against the co-worker.Practical implicationsFor corporations and HR managers, this study demonstrates the caution necessary when considering hiring and operational practices. Specifically, non-narcissists demonstrate increased willingness to engage in organizationally-destructive behaviors after interpersonal conflict with a narcissistic co-worker.Originality/valueThe authors extend prior research about interpersonal drivers of CWB, which primarily considered superior-subordinate dyad, by examining the joint effects of individual and co-worker narcissism in peer-to-peer relationships.

How does abusive supervision differentiation affect employee work-family conflict? A moderated chain mediation model

PurposeThis study aims to explore the mechanism of abusive supervision differentiation on employee work-family conflict, and examine the chain mediating role of work-related rumination and organizational citizenship behavior/deviant workplace behavior, as well as the moderating role of work-family boundary segmentation preference.Design/methodology/approachThe authors designed two studies: Study 1 was a scenario experiment with 120 Master of Business Administration students. To further explore this finding, the authors conducted a multiwave survey in Study 2 with 345 employees from various organizations.FindingsThe results of Study 1 showed that abusive supervision differentiation had a positive effect on work-related rumination, and work-related rumination mediated the relationship between differentiated abusive supervision and organizational citizenship behavior/deviant workplace behavior. The results of Study 2 not only confirmed the conclusions of Study 1 but also revealed that organizational citizenship behavior/deviant workplace behavior significantly affected work-family conflict. Abusive supervision differentiation had a positive effect on work-family conflict through work-related rumination and organizational citizenship behavior/deviant workplace behavior. In addition, work-family boundary segmentation preference negatively moderated the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and work-family conflict.Originality/valueFirst, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first paper to test the spillover effect of abusive supervision differentiation on the family domain through a chain mediation model. It extends the research on abusive supervision differentiation from the work domain to the family domain. Second, previous research has highlighted role conflict or role insufficiency as significant factors contributing to work-family conflict. However, this study suggests that abusive supervision differentiation from workplace managers can also trigger work-family conflict, providing a new perspective in the study of precursors to work-family conflict.

Compliance is the armour for lending institution: a case study related to agri-finance

Learning outcomes The case study will help to learn about the importance of pre-sanction precautionary measures before lending to self-help groups (SHGs), to learn about the potential lapses and errors while sanctioning SHG finance and to learn about the importance of bank’s guidelines and compliance before sanctioning loans. Case overview/synopsis This case study details the tenure of Seema in a rural branch of Safe Bank of India located in Haryana which she joined as a manager in the year 2016. She overachieved the target given by the district collector office, and going by the tide, she kept her reliance on the references provided by non-government organization (NGO) without complying the bank’s instructions. She committed errors while sanctioning the loans, which led towards the upsurge of non-performing assets of the branch. Later on, after investigation it was discovered that she did not follow fundamental bank’s instructions. In wake of those lapses and errors, how she could have avoided those lapses and secure the public money? What were the most important documents while granting agriculture finance and what due diligence she should have taken? How did she treat calls from the government departments? Was she right in trusting the suggestions of the NGO? Complexity academic level This case study caters to students of various streams, namely, management, business administration and law, and can be targeted at both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It could be suitable for several types of courses and students. Furthermore, this case study can also be targeted for various training programmes for bank employees and employees of various lending institutions engaged in agriculture finance and credit linkage programmes. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 1: Accounting and finance.

LEVEL OF BUSINESS PRESENTATION SKILLS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY - TANZA CAMPUS: BASIS FOR OUTCOMES-BASED ACTIVITIES

The level of business presentation skills among business administration students is crucial for their success in the corporate world. This study aims to identify the level of business presentation skills of business administration students at Cavite State University - Tanza Campus and propose outcomes-based activities to enhance these skills. The research utilized a descriptive research design and gathered data from third and fourth-year business administration students through a questionnaire. Additionally, the age range of the majority of respondents was 18–32 years old, and 69 percent of the sample consisted of females. Third and fourth-year students were equally distributed among the year levels. The study also found that students demonstrated a satisfactory level of business presentation skills, including visual aidmaking skills, vocal skills, public speaking skills, persuasion skills, delivery skills, and audience engagement skills. Furthermore, the findings of this study are used for proposing outcomes-based activities tailored to enhance business presentation skills, thereby preparing students for future success in the field.

Government Financial Aid's Benefits on Academic Achievement Among Business Administration Students

The primary purpose of the study is to determine the type of government financial aid provided to students at the Philippine College Foundation and to evaluate its benefit on both tuition expense coverage and living expenses for the beneficiaries. This study involved 202 respondents enrolled in the second semester of the AY 2022-2023 and currently enrolled in the AY 2023-2024. The researchers employed a quantitative descriptive-correlational research design to determine the relationships the variables of the study. Furthermore, the Researchers utilized a self-made survey questionnaire on government financial aid as the primary data source, encompassing the study's independent variables. The General Weighted Average (GWA) data obtained from the registrar's office served as secondary data to assess the academic achievements of the respondents to complete the study. The findings revealed that government financial aid benefits both living expenses and tuition coverage for all the grantees, resulting in high academic achievements among the students. Finally, the study underscores the significant relationship between government financial aid and student achievement, with students demonstrating increased motivation to excel academically as they perceive the grant as a driving force to complete their studies.

Lived Experiences of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Students in On-the-Job Training and Online Classes

The shift to online learning in BSBA programs presents a challenge in balancing the practical benefits of on-the-job training (OJT) with the flexibility and accessibility of online classes. Consequently, this study explores the comparative effectiveness of both approaches for business education students, emphasizing their lived experiences and professional development outcomes. The study employed a descriptive research design to systematically explore students' experiences in OJT and online classes, providing a comprehensive understanding of these educational contexts. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combined quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from interviews. The respondents included 4th-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Financial Management and major in Human Resources Management students enrolled in OJT during the second semester of School Year 2023-2024. For the survey, a sample size of 199 respondents was chosen through stratified random sampling, and interviews were conducted with five students from different majors. Findings indicate that their OJT experiences are transformative, as they significantly enhance their practical business skills and foster professional growth through hands-on learning and mentorship, boosting students' confidence and career readiness. In contrast, online classes pose challenges such as technical issues, distractions, and limited interaction, leading to increased stress and isolation despite their flexibility. Students prefer OJT due to its practical application and immediate feedback. To mitigate the challenges of online learning, the study recommends limiting online classes, aligning OJT tasks with program goals and industry requirements, offering time management seminars, and implementing regular monitoring and evaluation of educational programs to better prepare students for the workforce.

Analysis of Project-based Speaking Worksheet Integrated with ICT on the Needs of Business Administration Students

This article presents a needs analysis conducted among 103 third-semester Business Administration students at the State Polytechnic of Ujung Pandang. The aim was to identify their necessities, lack and wants regarding English language learning to design practical English-speaking worksheets using a Project-Based Learning (PBL) model integrated with Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The data were obtained from a questionnaire as a primary source. The findings revealed that students encountered significant problems in speaking aspects, as demonstrated by the majority of students’ responses falling into the ‘poor’ category, including vocabulary 69.9%), pronunciation (62%), fluency (45.6%), and grammar (49.5%). Additionally, students strongly desired innovative learning materials and worksheets to engage them more effectively in the learning process. Specifically, they emphasized the importance of incorporating visually appealing graphics and interactive audio-visual elements to make the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. This need analysis is a starting point for further development of the English speaking worksheet.

O caso Melissa: desafios de sustentabilidade para a expansão internacional de uma marca brasileira de sandálias plásticas

Abstract The Melissa sandals division is a subsidiary of Grendene, a Brazilian footwear manufacturer with over 40 years experience in the market. It is internationally recognized for its plastic footwear and accessories. In the last few years, the brand has been facing new challenges regarding the building of a more sustainable identity for its products and trying to implement reverse logistics initiatives in foreign markets. In this context, the case puts the reader in the role of Melinda Voguel, the executive director of Melissa Sandals, to reflect on a sustainability plan that will allow the brand a greater presence in international markets. The case was designed for undergraduate and graduate students of Business Administration, Economics, and Logistics who want to discuss topics such as brand sustainability, international marketing and branding, reverse logistics, and circular economy.

Employees’ competence need satisfaction and loyalty: Intrinsic work motivation as a mediator, moderated by belief in reciprocal filial piety

Competition for talent is becoming increasingly fierce in China’s rapidly developing economy, so that cultivating loyalty among employees is important for the competitiveness and sustainable development of enterprises. From an individual perspective, in this study we explored the internal mechanism of employees’ competence need satisfaction on their loyalty. We constructed a moderated mediation model with intrinsic work motivation as the mediator and reciprocal filial piety belief as the moderator. In a study conducted with Master of Business Administration students in Henan Province, along with employees in Xuchang, we received 438 valid survey responses for analysis. The results indicated that employee loyalty was positively affected by competence need satisfaction, with intrinsic work motivation playing a partial mediating role. Reciprocal filial piety belief positively moderated the mediating process. Therefore, managers should pay attention to employees’ need for competence satisfaction, and should take measures to improve employees’ motivation.

ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESS SKILLS ENHANCEMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS OF CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY- TANZA CAMPUS

The study focused on determining the entrepreneurial development activities and their significant effect on business skills enhancement of business administration students of Cavite State University- Tanza Campus. This also determines the sex, age, and the number of attended entrepreneurial development activities. Moreover, it will determine the attended entrepreneurial development activities. It employed a descriptive research design using a survey questionnaire administered using Google Forms. For this study, the researchers used a total enumeration sampling technique to gather all 87 responses from third-year business administration students of Cavite State University- Tanza Campus. Data were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS. Results shows that entrepreneurial development activities have a high significant effect to the business skills enhancement of the students

Impact of Organisational Identification and Moral Identity Centrality on Organisational Engagement of Millennial MBA Students in Sri Lanka: A Social Identity Perspective

Organisational engagement has only recently gained traction in research literature despite engagement being considered as a multidimensional construct encompassing engagement with the work, job or the organisation. Drawing from social identity theory, this research studies the impact of organisational identification and moral identity centrality on organisational engagement of Millennials. The survey was conducted involving 285 Millennial Master of Business Administration (MBA) students in two of the leading universities in Sri Lanka using a structured questionnaire consisting of measures adopted from literature. The data was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) technique. The results suggest that organisational identification as well as moral identity centrality have a positive impact on the organisational engagement of Millennials. The results provide valuable insights into the impact of organisational identification and moral identity centrality on organisational engagement and address some of the gaps in understanding social identity as the context of work behaviours.