Salman Zulfiqar , Binesh Sarwar , Chunhui Huo , Xuanwei Zhao , Haris ul Mahasbi
{"title":"AI-powered education: Driving entrepreneurial spirit among university students","authors":"Salman Zulfiqar , Binesh Sarwar , Chunhui Huo , Xuanwei Zhao , Haris ul Mahasbi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101106","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the entrepreneurial mindset and intentions of university students by utilizing a comparative approach anchored in the technological acceptance model (TAM) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The authors investigated how perceived values, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use of AI tools change students’ attitudes and intentions toward entrepreneurial learning. The prime novelty of this study lies in its comparative analysis of the effectiveness of AI tools in entrepreneurial education before and after their implementation. The data were collected from recognized institutes of the Higher Education Commission based in Lahore and Islamabad, Pakistan. We employed a two-stage, time-lagged data collection approach. The initial phase (T1) involved the participation of 275 entrepreneurship students, followed by a second collection (T2) of 234 responses suitable for analysis. The data were analyzed and compared in a two-stage process (before and after) through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The study revealed that artificial intelligence tools embedded in teaching methods dramatically improved students' entrepreneurial attitudes and learning by offering useful and automated solutions. It further concluded that AI serves as a dynamic and effective educational tool for shaping entrepreneurial intentions, thus offering actionable insights for core curriculum development in academia. Finally, this study contributes significantly by bridging the gap in the literature on the direct impact of AI on cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit among university students.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101106"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Work-Integrated learning in Business and Management: Gauging impact and opportunities for growth","authors":"Denise Jackson","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101132","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Work-Integrated Learning's (WIL) widely heralded role in developing future-capable graduates has boosted growth in diverse WIL offerings in Australia. Yet comparatively low participation among certain student groups and ongoing talent shortages highlight the need for further expansion, particularly in disciplines where WIL is optional. This study explores student engagement in different types of WIL and the impact it has on student employability and graduate labour force outcomes. Survey data were gathered from over 60,000 graduates of bachelor and postgraduate Business and Management degrees across Australia and compared to other disciplines where WIL is traditionally elective. Despite recent rises in student participation in WIL, findings illuminate opportunities for further growth, particularly among equity groups and at the postgraduate level. Data affirm the significant benefits that bachelor students can gain from WIL, including increased confidence, capability development and better access to quality employment. More flexible models that support different career stages and experience levels may encourage greater engagement among postgraduate students and improve WIL's impact on labour force outcomes. The study provides unique insights into WIL provision and impact in Business and Management, informing nuanced strategies for strengthening WIL to support the development of future-capable graduates for personal, societal, and economic gain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101132"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding how digital accounting education fosters innovation: The moderating roles of technological self-efficacy and digital literacy","authors":"Hamood Mohammed Al-Hattami","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101131","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101131","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores how digital accounting tools foster innovation, focusing on the moderating roles of technological self-efficacy and digital literacy. As accounting education shifts toward digital platforms, integrating technology has become crucial to enhancing students' creative and problem-solving capabilities. The study examines how exposure to digital accounting tools and systems impacts students' ability to innovate, especially with their confidence in using technology (technological self-efficacy) and their proficiency in digital skills (digital literacy). The study employed a survey-based methodology to gather data from students and professionals in accounting who have experience with digital accounting tools. Findings suggest that digital accounting education significantly enhances innovative thinking, with technological self-efficacy as a key moderator amplifying this effect. Students with higher levels of self-efficacy and digital literacy demonstrate a stronger capacity for innovation than those with lower levels. The study highlights the importance of integrating technology-focused training in accounting curricula to better equip students for the evolving demands of the profession. The implications for educators and policymakers include the need to prioritize technological skill development along with traditional accounting instruction to foster a culture of innovation in the field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101131"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Casado García-Hirschfeld , M. Ángeles Rodríguez-Santos , Carmen López-Martín
{"title":"Teaching economics in blended learning higher education: Use of whiteboard videos to engage the students","authors":"Elena Casado García-Hirschfeld , M. Ángeles Rodríguez-Santos , Carmen López-Martín","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101124","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101124","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Blended Learning (BL) is a type of learning that has been arousing interest for more than a decade and it has been playing an even greater role since the pandemic. This article sets out the results of a teaching innovation project (TIP) within the framework of blended university education in economics. This research has a dual objective. First, it aims to analyse the extent to which student involvement is stimulated through the use of the specific methodology of whiteboard videos in economics studies. Use of whiteboard videos in economy education is under researched. Second, it analyses how the development of a strong learning community can be enhanced. The results obtained from the analysis of the data taken from a survey show a high level of satisfaction among economics students with the use of these videos as a learning tool and their perception of the positive effect of watching them on encouraging and facilitating the learning process. In addition, the experience allows the lecturers in economy to improve the way they teach and boost the creation of a strong community using novel learning technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101124"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Hasan Ashraf , Koray Özpolat , Mehmet G. Yalcin , Piyush Shah
{"title":"A project-based learning approach to supply chain mapping education","authors":"Muhammad Hasan Ashraf , Koray Özpolat , Mehmet G. Yalcin , Piyush Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101128","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101128","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although recent disruptions have revealed the importance of supply chain mapping, there is a lack of academic content in this domain. This is evident because supply chain management textbooks and pedagogical articles offer limited practical guidance on developing supply chain maps. Neither do Harvard Business Publishing and the Case Center cases. The main reason for this scarcity is the challenge of integrating supply chain mapping into the course curriculum. To address this and enrich academic content, we introduce a Supply Chain Mapping Project based on a Project-Based Learning approach to instruct undergraduate business students in fundamental mapping skills and raise awareness of the complexities involved in producing high-quality maps. The project is implemented in two upper-level undergraduate courses. The project's effectiveness is assessed through the post-project survey responses. Results indicate that students were actively engaged throughout the project. Similarly, survey results from one of the similar courses offered in the subsequent semester validate the effectiveness of the project. Given the rising demand for supply chain talent within the management domain, this project will enhance the management/supply chain management curricula at business schools. The benefits and challenges of the proposed approach are discussed in the paper.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101128"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From classroom to industry: Entrepreneurship students' perceptions of a subject-based open innovation challenge","authors":"Colin Donaldson","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101130","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101130","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Studies emphasize the positive and enriching impact provided by open-ended learning experiences delivered in authentic settings and that aim to solve real problems faced by industry actors. However, further research is needed to understand how students perceive these challenges, as not all aspects of their learning experience may be viewed positively. This study explores students' perceptions of their experiences participating in an open innovation challenge grounded in problem-based learning.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>The reflections of 33 Business Administration and Entrepreneurship students were qualitatively analyzed through a content-driven inductive coding process informed by the Gioia method.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The analysis revealed three aggregate dimensions comprising eight sub-themes of student perceptions. Findings highlight both positive and negative aspects with some sub-themes displaying ambivalent effects.</div></div><div><h3>Originality</h3><div>This study contributes to the literature on education-related industry-university collaboration providing a nuanced understanding of students' perspectives on problem-based learning challenges. It addresses a research and practice gap on the teaching mission of higher educational institutions and their responsibility to align educational goals with students' professional aspirations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101130"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ivan Djossa Tchokoté , Ransome Bawack , Andre Nana
{"title":"Attitude over norms: Reevaluating the dominance of attitude in shaping entrepreneurial intentions among higher education students in Global South Countries","authors":"Ivan Djossa Tchokoté , Ransome Bawack , Andre Nana","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101129","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101129","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the combined influence of entrepreneurial education and personality traits on the entrepreneurial intentions of higher education students in Global South countries, where entrepreneurship is key to economic growth. Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the research analyzes data from 596 students through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). The findings reveal that positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship are the most significant predictor of entrepreneurial intentions, while subjective norms and perceived behavioral control do not have a significant impact. Personality traits such as locus of control and proactive personality positively influence intentions via attitude, while a high need for achievement surprisingly has a negative effect. Although entrepreneurship education enhances attitudes, it does not significantly alter perceived behavioral control or subjective norms. Incubation resources, on the other hand, increase perceived behavioral control but do not influence attitudes. The study challenges traditional TPB assumptions in the context of Global South countries and emphasizes the importance of fostering positive entrepreneurial attitudes through targeted educational and policy interventions. It also suggests that high achievers may be deterred from entrepreneurship due to the associated risks, favoring more stable and lucrative career options.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101129"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irene Spada , Vito Giordano , Filippo Chiarello , Antonella Martini , Gualtiero Fantoni
{"title":"Text mining on green policies for integrating sustainability in higher education","authors":"Irene Spada , Vito Giordano , Filippo Chiarello , Antonella Martini , Gualtiero Fantoni","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101126","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101126","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green transition calls for a supply chain rethinking, considering the vulnerability of the environment and the effects of human activities on it. Education can push towards development of new growth models oriented towards sustainability. However, the identification of the key skills and competences for updating higher education offer is not a trivial task. Policies and regulations in employment focused on skills and mindset for sustainability can feed this process. Moreover, the pace and the complexity of the transition require trusted and integrated data sources to properly update educational offer for the emerging needs. A Natural Language Processing approach is thus presented to measure the alignment between policy-documents and to integrate and operationalize their content. Two European policies recently released are compared, namely the EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities (EU-TSA) and the Green Concepts of the European Classification of Skills/Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO). The results show the topics to include in the development of educational activities oriented to sustainability, that are the key enabling competencies, and the key disciplines in which priority action should be taken. The insights can therefore guide higher educational providers in curriculum development both for pedagogical aspects and learning tasks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101126"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social entrepreneurship education landscape mapping: A bibliometric analysis and analysis of empirical research","authors":"Nan Chen , Muhammad Salman Shabbir","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101122","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101122","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This study examines the evolution of social entrepreneurship education (SEE) research from 1950 to 2022, highlighting its role in fostering social responsibility and sustainable impact. By mapping key research trends and major academic interests, it categorizes contributions across publications, identifying themes and shifts in SEE's teaching methods and intended outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology/approach</h3><div>This study uses bibliometric analysis approach, to examine SEE publications from 1950 to 2022 using Scopus data, with a focus on recent trends in SEE goals over the past decade. From 1126 identified papers, 486 met strict relevance and quality criteria for in-depth review.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Using VOSviewer for analysis, this bibliometric analysis reveals a significant shift in SEE research over recent years. Studies now increasingly focus on outcome-oriented elements, such as fostering social entrepreneurial aspirations, motivations, and actions, moving beyond traditional educational models.</div></div><div><h3>Originality/value</h3><div>One of the few bibliometric analyses in this field, this study offers an in-depth look at SEE research using VOSviewer analysis to trace both historical and current trends. The findings provide a well-rounded picture of the research landscape, identifying key gaps and suggesting new directions for advancing SEE in meaningful ways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101122"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Esteban Crespo-Martínez , Salvador Bueno , M. Dolores Gallego
{"title":"Uses and Gratifications approach to evaluate the continuance intention of ATIC: A serious video game to learn entrepreneurship","authors":"Esteban Crespo-Martínez , Salvador Bueno , M. Dolores Gallego","doi":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101125","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101125","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the use of serious games in education, specifically evaluating ATIC, a game designed to enhance entrepreneurship education. Using the Uses and Gratifications Theory, the research examines students' motivations and satisfaction across nine constructs: Enjoyment, Fantasy, Escapism, Security, Achievements, Self-recognition, Social Presence, Social Interaction, and Continuance Intention. A total of 666 students participated, with data collected through surveys, observations, and interviews. Results show that ATIC successfully engages students, offering both entertainment and valuable learning experiences, enhancing entrepreneurial knowledge, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The study offers insights for educators and developers on improving entrepreneurship education through games.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47191,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Management Education","volume":"23 2","pages":"Article 101125"},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143179135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}