Discusses the roles academic and public libraries can play in the process of economic restructuring and development. A business school library in Hungary is described, and its role in economic restructuring and the education of future managers is discussed; and the role of public libraries in the United States is examined. (four references) (LRW)

Argues that Master's of Business Administration classes should reflect the workplace more accurately by introducing a team approach in which students cooperatively manage learning and participate in decision making. (SK)

The mission of a business school is to turn out professionals who have learned to consider problems from a management perspective, and who have acquired a sense of the moral and social responsibility their future positions of power will demand. A program at Harvard is described. (MLW)

Discussed is the development of management activities due to the influences of the changing nature of business and new developments in learning theory. Examples are provided at each level of the management development process. (Author/YP)

Presents a Russian student's reactions to a U.S. Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Reports that marketing previously had been unfamiliar to the student. Suggests that the U.S. business curriculum is more regimented and more concrete than its former Soviet counterpart. Discusses general differences between the two cultures. (SG)

This article considers the nature of creativity in industrial and business settings, describes the Manchester (England) Business School Creativity Unit, models creativity in systems terms, reviews action research of the 1970s, and identifies recent areas of research at Manchester including creativity blocks and the impact of creativity training in…

Argues that business schools should consider how they could use institution-sponsored student portfolios to enhance the job-search process of their students. Discusses what employers are looking for in new employees, and how portfolio design should demonstrate these qualities. Discusses administrative issues in implementing such a project, and…

Suggests that exposure to indigenous philosophies and values such as those of the Maori of New Zealand can contribute to the education of international business majors. Uses as an example the Maori concept of "mana," or standing, which is directly linked to demonstration of social responsibility. (Author/DB)

This report summarizes the views expressed by 25 speakers and in 13 written reports at the public meeting of the Pennsylvania Council on Vocational Education. Comments are summarized on the following 13 topics: school code regulations; technical institutes; consumer and homemaking education; business education; agriculture education; students with…

Every immigrant has a right to literacy in his native language, but native language literacy alone does not guarantee success. The objective of a program begun in the 1970s in New York City was to develop biliteracy in immigrants so they could start and manage small businesses in the community. Despite a lack of political protection for the…

A historical overview regarding the deficits in education provided to accounting students precedes a discussion of research regarding the teaching of accounting. The need is shown for research on the teaching and learning of accounting as a strategy for curriculum improvement. Both learning and teaching theories are reviewed. Instructional…

The benefits of studying the humanities to the business executive are considered. The humanities can help develop both the values and functional skills that are necessary for executive success. Competence in value analysis helps future executives to understand the full implications of the economic system, especially when it is followed by the…

Now more than ever, a clear knowledge and understanding of languages, cultures, and customs is essential to successfully marketing products and services around the world. Barriers to competition may occur in differences in language, technology levels, conceptions of authority, environmental perceptions, contexting, and social organization. In…

The author examines the shift from generalized management training to learning experiences specifically tailored for application on the job. He argues that acquisition of knowledge is not enough, if learners do not have the skills of application to follow through on what was learned. (SSH)

A report recommending wholly separate graduate management schools not connected to undergraduate education suggests two national schools, one existing and one to be created. Related issues of program quality assurance and finance are discussed, and some aspects of the proposed plan are criticized. (MSE)