Management Students Research Articles

NSE: Corporate Governance 
Transgression

This case concerns governance issues faced by a reputed stock exchange in India, the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The failure of governance started from the time of the issuance of co-location licenses in 2010. After a whistle-blower’s letter in 2015 to the regulator, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), along with a renowned Indian journalist, the scam was uncovered. A forensic audit by Ernst Young confirmed the broker’s preferential licenses given by NSE. The investigation also led to the discovery of other governance issues at the stock exchange, and since then, SEBI dispensed penalties to the accused in February 2022. As of July 2022, SEBI appointed Mr Ashish Chauhan as NSE’s next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO and MD). Mr Chauhan was already involved in the formative years of the stock exchange and must think of cleaning up the legacy issues and rebuilding the image of NSE. Management students across various specialisations have a corporate governance and business ethics course. This case can be used to reflect on the independence of the board, the responsibility of the nomination and recruitment committee, stakeholders’ disclosures and the importance of regulatory body intervention at appropriate times.

AN ANALYSIS OF THE HEALTH LITERACY LEVELS OF STUDENTS IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY'S FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Aim: This study aimed to assess the health literacy levels of students in the Faculty of Health Sciences at a public university and to investigate the relationships and differences between participants' sociodemographic characteristics and their health literacy levels. Methods: The study employed a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational research design. Data were gathered through face-to-face surveys, utilizing a socio-demographic data form and the THLS-32 scale. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS 22.00. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, percentages, standard deviations, and arithmetic means, were calculated. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to evaluate the normality of data distribution, which revealed a non-normal distribution. As a result, non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney U Test and Kruskal-Wallis H Test) were applied. Correlation analyses were performed using Spearman’s Rho coefficient, and statistical significance was evaluated at a 95% confidence interval with a 5% margin of error. Results: The findings indicated that 66.3% of participants exhibited sufficient or excellent health literacy levels. Female students had significantly higher TS-AI perceptions than male students. Health Management (HM) students demonstrated higher health literacy levels compared to Emergency Aid and Disaster Management (EADM) students. The highest literacy levels were observed among final-year students, and students with social security had higher TS perceptions than those without. Conclusion: The study concluded that the health literacy levels of students in the Faculty of Health Sciences were generally high, with significant differences based on gender, department, academic year, and social security status. These findings suggest a need for targeted strategies to improve health literacy, particularly among students in certain departments and those without social security

The Perceived Benefits of Internationalization of On-The-Job Training in the Hospitality Management Program of Philippine College Foundation

This study investigates the perceived benefits of the internationalization of On-the-Job Training (OJT) among Hospitality Management students at the Philippine College Foundation in Valencia City for the school year 2023-2024. The findings address three specific questions regarding the level of internationalization in OJT, the perceived benefits of this internationalization, and the relationship between the level of internationalization and perceived benefits. The analysis reveals that students rated all sub-variables of internationalization—cultural competence, professional skills, career readiness, language skills, and networking opportunities—very positively, indicating a strong consensus on the significant enhancement of their competencies through OJT experiences. In terms of perceived benefits, students expressed strong agreement on areas such as global perspective, cultural competence, and enhanced skills, with a robust overall perception of the positive impact of internationalization on their skills and professional readiness. However, networking opportunities received a more moderate acknowledgment. Correlation analysis demonstrated significant positive relationships between the level of internationalization in OJT and the perceived benefits experienced by students, with all correlations exhibiting high statistical significance. These findings underscore the essential role of internationalization in enhancing the educational experiences and professional readiness of students in the hospitality field.

Optimizing Work Readiness Through Soft Skills, Motivation, and Internships

Preparing students for the professional world is crucial, and this study evaluates how soft skills, motivation, and internship experiences influence their work readiness. Conducted among 202 Management students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia, the research reveals a significant positive correlation between soft skills development and work readiness, as well as the positive impact of motivation on students' preparedness for the job market. Internship experiences also play a vital role in enhancing students' understanding of real work environments. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating soft skills development into curricula, sustaining student motivation, and providing relevant internship opportunities to better equip students for professional challenges. Highlight: Soft skills development correlates positively with work readiness. Motivated students show greater preparedness for the job market. Internship experiences enhance students' understanding of real work environments. Keywoard: Work Readiness, Soft Skills, Motivation, Internship Experiences, Higher Education

The Influence of Job Level and Work Stress on Learning Motivation of Master's Students at Harapan Bangsa Business School Class of 2023-2024

The demands of balancing professional and academic responsibilities present unique challenges for Master’s students who work while pursuing higher education, often resulting in increased job stress and varied impacts on learning motivation. This study investigates how job level and job stress influence the learning motivation of Master's students in Management at Harapan Bangsa Business School, focusing on students from the 2023-2024 cohort. A quantitative approach was used, employing structured questionnaires to collect data from a sample of 120 students in Bandung between July and November 2024. The analysis, conducted through multiple regression, revealed that job level significantly positively affects learning motivation, with students in higher positions exhibiting greater motivation to succeed academically. In contrast, job stress did not show a statistically significant effect on learning motivation, indicating that its impact may vary based on individual resilience and role-specific factors. These results suggest that learning motivation is more closely tied to job level than job stress. The study provides valuable insights for educational institutions aiming to enhance motivation among working students by promoting autonomy and competency support, aligning with Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory. Institutions can better support students' academic success across different job levels by focusing on strategies that increase student autonomy and skill-building opportunities.

Exploring students’ perceptions and emotional responses to video and written feedback

Effective feedback is crucial to foster student motivation, clarify expectations and promote self-reflection and accountability. Although evidence from research findings show that video feedback is effective, written feedback remains the dominant method used. This research uses a between-group design to examine students’ perceptions of video and written feedback and their emotion on the feedback. A sample of 389 first-year undergraduate management students participated in a survey evaluating feedback for relevance, clarity, and helpfulness. Overall, all students were positive about the feedback they received with those who received video feedback giving higher ratings on the three areas. Comparisons between recipients of video and written feedback on positive emotions yielded significant differences that were not present when comparing on negative emotions.

Themed Restaurant Examination to Improve Student’s Knowledge and Skills in Food and Beverage Management Class

The paper emphasizes the importance of practical knowledge and hands-on experiences in hospitality education, particularly in food and beverage management. Themed events provide a platform for students to apply their theoretical knowledge, develop practical skills, and face real-world challenges. The event, centered around the culinary heritage of Tuscany, showcased student creativity and attention to detail. The event was successful overall, with positive guest feedback and student committee evaluations. However, areas for improvement were identified, including coordination issues, delays, and food quality inconsistencies. These findings highlight the need for better planning, coordination, and attention to detail in future events. In conclusion, the event provided valuable experiential learning for hospitality management students, allowing them to apply knowledge, develop skills, and navigate challenges. While the event showcased student capabilities, areas for improvement were identified, emphasizing the importance of continuous enhancement in execution and attention to detail. This research contributes to understanding the effectiveness of themed events and experiential learning in hospitality education, informing future improvements in preparing students for internships and careers in the industry.

Teacher support in AI-assisted exams: an experimental study to inspect the effects on demotivation, anxiety management in exams, L2 learning experience, and academic success

Although AI technologies show great promise for education, their inclusion into assessment systems has generated debates regarding student motivation, anxiety, learning opportunities, and academic results. This study explored the influence of teacher support in AI-assisted exams on L2 learners’ demotivation, anxiety, L2 learning experience, and academic success. Conducted at a large university in Ethiopia, participants included 92 BA Management students from two intact classes, equally distributed by gender and ranging in age from 18 to 23. The two intact classes were randomly divided into an experimental and a control group. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design, the study administered an Oxford Quick Placement Test, the Academic Motivation Scale, the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale, the L2 Learning Experience Scale, and a researcher-made test to assess academic success. The AI tools integrated into the exams included automated assessment and feedback systems to enhance learner engagement. Chi-square analyses and independent samples t-tests revealed significant positive effects of teacher support on reducing demotivation and anxiety, enhancing L2 learning experiences, and improving academic success in the experimental group compared to the control group, highlighting the benefits of combining AI tools with teacher support. These findings suggest that teacher support in AI-assisted exams can substantially benefit L2 learners. Additionally, the findings indicate that AI-assisted exams can considerably improve learning outcomes when paired with effective teacher involvement, highlighting implications for various stakeholders in L2 instruction. Implications of the study, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Making sense of generative AI for assessments: Contrasting student claims and assessor evaluations

The rapid growth of generative AI usage in higher education has left educators looking urgently for insights into student usage and guidance on good practice. This case study examines an experiential exercise involving 118 postgraduate management students at a UK business school, where students were asked to write a 500-word reflection on their use of AI for a 2500-word essay-style assessment. Using sensemaking as a theoretical lens, we compare students' claims with assessors' evaluations of students' AI usage. Our findings indicate that students predominantly use generative AI for writing, paraphrasing, and rephrasing, rather than for fostering critical thinking or engaging in the more advanced stages of sensemaking, a level achieved by only one-tenth of the cohort. The consistency between this study's findings and pre-generative AI research suggests that higher education has yet to adapt adequately in ways to integrate AI to mitigate, rather than exacerbate, current sector deficiencies. We call on university leaders to develop institutional strategies that allow for effective and responsible integration of generative AI, and on educators to develop students' critical evaluation and academic writing skills that build on generative AI's affordances, with several specific recommendations made in this article.

Research Training: Research Attitudes and Skills in Public Management Students from a Peruvian University

Research has consolidated itself as a key element in the advancement of science and academic development, while simultaneously emerging as a transcendental activity that enables, among other achievements, the attainment of professional degrees and titles. This study examines the relationship between research skills and attitude towards research. The design was non-experimental, applied to a probabilistic sample of 240 students. Two questionnaires were utilized to assess attitudes and research skills. A highly significant positive correlation was found through the statistical procedure Rho Spearman = 0.594 and p-value 0.001. These results corroborated previous studies that outline significantly associated factors, confirming that the importance of research skills is necessary and part of an appropriate attitude towards research that facilitates the development of skills applicable in academic, personal, and professional spheres. Research activity is essential for the growth of critical and highly capable individuals, capable of significantly enhancing their performance in various activities. Received: 14 June 2024 / Accepted: 28 October 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024

Management Students’ Perceptions of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability: The University Context of Each Country as an Explanatory Variable

Many scientific articles have been written about management students’ perceptions of corporate social responsibility. Most of these investigations were carried out on small samples, made up of students from a single university. Very few investigations have compared students from different universities and countries. The main objective of this paper is to investigate whether students’ countries operate as an explanatory variable for their perceptions of this concept. Fifty-four previous articles were reviewed, identifying some important conceptual problems and a high amount of methodological diversity. The second objective of this paper is to describe and analyze these problems and methodologies, with the aim of contributing to the development of this field of research. A sample of 1992 undergraduate students in management courses who were studying at 18 universities located in three countries (Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) was selected. A definition of corporate social responsibility was adopted. This concept was operationalized through a set of 18 indicators. An exploratory factor analysis showed that these indicators operationalize the main dimensions of social responsibility. It was found that there are statistically significant differences between the perceptions of the students from the 18 universities, but when comparing universities from the same country, these differences disappear. In addition, it was found that the relationship between perception and country is independent of gender, age, work experience and the degree that students are pursuing. This work contributes to our current knowledge in this field of study, because it shows that the university environment of each country operates as an explanatory variable for students’ perceptions of social responsibility. Also, this work contributes to the design of appropriate methodological strategies for carrying out comparative studies on the perceptions of social responsibility, both locally and internationally.

Grab the Mic: Connecting theory and practice within an undergraduate sport communication course

Experiential learning within sport management classrooms provides valuable industry experience to complement theoretical knowledge. Content creation is a valuable skill for sport management students, particularly those who are looking to work within media and marketing spaces after graduation. Therefore, sport communication undergraduate students at a large research-intensive institution in the Midwest of the United States participated in a podcast creation project for their sport communication class. The experiential learning opportunity provided students with the opportunity to collaborate with a classmate to write, record, and edit a podcast episode under the umbrella of the department's podcast show. This gave the students valuable experience in creating content for professional consumption. The project received positive feedback from students on skill development and the benefits of collaboration, while also discussing the challenges associated with the time demands of the project.

Tourism Student Satisfaction with Extra-curricular Activities in a Public Higher Education Institution in the Philippines

Higher education institution (HEI) is viewed as a significant driver of individual and national prosperity. HEI in the Philippines like Mindoro State University (MinSU), the only university in the province, delivers student development services that are designed for the exploration, enhancement, and development of the student’s full potential for personal growth, leadership, and social responsibility through various institutional and student-initiated activities. Recognizing this, MinSU is focusing on meeting its students’ needs, expectations, and satisfaction, the ultimate beneficiaries of the educational experience. This study assessed the satisfaction of tourism management students with extra-curricular activities (ECAs) during the academic year 2023-2024. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study utilizes a quantitative survey to gauge overall satisfaction and identify areas of strength and weakness. Additionally, qualitative interviews provide an in-depth exploration of student experiences, allowing them to articulate the “why” behind their satisfaction levels and let them make recommendations. Findings show students prioritized participation in cultural ECAs that provided opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity, contributing to reduced academic stress. Additionally, to improve student preparedness, the Council of Tourism Students Organization might consider a phased implementation of the existing SCALE program for the next semester. This study provides the factors that contribute to student satisfaction with ECAs, ultimately for the development of more engaging and enriching action plans that enhance the holistic experience towards student-initiated activities for lifelong learners as the future tourism industry workforce.

Selfism, Empathy, Idealism and Ethical Decision Making in Business and Non-Business Context

Research Aims: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of individual personality on ethical decision-making in the business and non-business context. An individual's personality is measured using narcissism, empathy, and idealism. In addition, this study also examines the influence of idealism as a variable that moderates the relationship between narcissism and ethical decision-making. Design/methodology/approach: Causal studies are conducted to answer research problems. Furthermore, purposive sampling techniques were used to select samples to be used in this study. A total of 192 Accounting and management students were used as sample in this study. Research Findings: . As a result, narcissism, empathy, and idealism influence ethical decision-making in non-business contexts. In addition, the variable of idealism is not able to moderate the influence of narcissism on ethical decision-making. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The result of this study may benefit the stream of literature related to ethical decision making. The result of this study may also benefit the business practice.

Research on the Cultivation Path of Practical Ability for Tourism Management Students

This paper aims to explore the cultivation path of practical ability for tourism management students. By analyzing the current situation and problems of practical ability cultivation in tourism management, it proposes strategies such as constructing a diversified practical teaching system, strengthening school-enterprise cooperation, and improving the evaluation mechanism of practical teaching. The implementation of these strategies is intended to enhance students' practical abilities and meet the demand for talents in the tourism industry. This study not only provides theoretical support for the teaching reform of tourism management majors in universities but also serves as a reference for cultivating high-quality tourism management talents.

Emphasizing the Communal Demands of a Leader Role Makes Job Interviews Less Stressful for Women But Not More Successful

The cultural construal of leadership as masculine impedes women’s attainment of leader roles. This research examined whether adding feminine demands to a leader role relieved the greater stress experienced by women than men in a job interview for a leadership position and considered the processes that mediated women’s less favourable interview outcomes. In a hiring simulation, management students (N = 209; 112 women, 97 men) interviewed for a leader role framed by either stereotypically feminine or masculine role requirements. As shown by the stress biomarker salivary cortisol, the feminine role framing alleviated women’s, but not men’s, physiological stress response during the interview. However, under both masculine and feminine role framing, women, compared with men, reported lesser fit, expected poorer interview performance, appraised greater threat relative to challenge, and evaluated their performance less favourably, as did external raters. An additional vignette study (N = 305; 189 women, 111 men, 5 diverse) found that the feminine role framing increased the leader role’s communal demands but still conveyed strong agentic demands not different from those of the masculine role. In conclusion, although a feminine role framing alleviated women’s physiological stress response, it did not change their less favourable outcomes, as indicated by participants’ self-reports and others’ reports.

Assessment of Entrepreneurial Education Service Quality Among Management Students in Salem District, Tamil Nadu

The quality of higher education is increasingly becoming an important issue as the socio-economic development of a country owes much to it. All over the country, the main aim is to increase the standard of education. Parents and government utilize a huge amount of money on educational system. India has the largest numbers of colleges as well as the largest number of management education institutes and infrastructure in the world. The objective of the study is to study the socio-economic profile of the management students and to measure the level of the entrepreneurial skills, level of satisfaction among the management students in Salem district. A survey was conducted from the target audience, students from the Management studies. 350 sample sizes were collected from 20 selected institutions both Government and Private colleges in Salem district Tamil Nadu, using stratified proportionate random sampling method. Microsoft excel 2019 and JASP (Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program) software was used for data Analysis. The questionnaire instrument scale is based on Likert’s five-point scale. The study adopted descriptive research design. The results reveal a strong correlation between service quality dimensions (infrastructure, faculty support) and student satisfaction. Recommendations are made to enhance entrepreneurial education, focusing on improving physical infrastructure, curriculum relevance, and practical learning opportunities.

Research on the Cultivation of Professional Quality for Tourism Management Students

This article aims to explore the cultivation of professional literacy among tourism management students. Through a review of relevant research both domestically and internationally, the connotation and importance of professional literacy are clarified. The current status of professional literacy training for tourism management students is further analyzed, revealing existing problems and deficiencies. Based on this, a series of targeted training strategies and suggestions are proposed, aiming to improve tourism management education, enhance students' professional literacy, and better adapt to the needs of industry development. Finally, empirical research verifies the effectiveness of the proposed strategies, providing a reference for improving tourism management education.

EMI and DMI, an elitist language learning approach? An investigation of students’ socio-economic and language profiles

ABSTRACT Internationalisation of higher education has really taken off in recent decades, with universities increasingly organising all or parts of their study programmes in a language other than their traditional language of instruction. Usually, that language is English, which is referred to as English Medium Instruction (EMI), but there are also programmes in other foreign languages, such as Dutch Medium Instruction (DMI) in French-speaking Belgium. Previous research links EMI with access inequity. This study investigates whether this inequity also exists in French-speaking Belgium and whether it extends to DMI by examining the socio-economic and language profiles of students in unilingual programmes versus multilingual programmes with DMI and/or EMI courses. An online questionnaire was administered to undergraduate law, political sciences, and economics & management students at a French-speaking university in Belgium. The results indicate that multilingual programmes attract students of higher socio-economic status (SES) and those who benefited from Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) school education, extracurricular activities or more classes in Dutch or English at secondary level. Taken together, these findings suggest that multilingual higher education with DMI/EMI in French-speaking Belgium is closely linked with access inequity. The article ends with suggestions for institutions offering or considering multilingual higher education.

Active versus Passive Teaching: Students’ Perceptions and Thinking Skills

Most studies show that active teaching approaches positively affect student development when compared to passive teaching approaches. However, the literature is still unclear if an active teaching approach is more effective in all circumstances. This is because some studies find no differences in learning gains between the two approaches. Therefore, this study looks at how different levels of knowledge from Bloom’s taxonomy are affected by the active versus passive teaching approach. The research was conducted with a group of students of economics and management. A validated standardized instrument to assess microeconomic and macroeconomic competencies (TUCE Test) allows us to model added value to the following cognitive levels: knowledge and understanding, explicit application, and implicit application. The cognitive levels are constructed in accordance with a revised version of Bloom’s taxonomy. The results show that the active teaching approach is positively linked to academic performance at two cognitive levels: recognition and understanding and explicit understanding, with no significant relationship at the level of implicit understanding. On the other hand, a passive teaching approach has a negative relationship with academic outcomes at all the three cognitive levels.