The importance of quantitative literacy in business education cannot be overstated. A barrier to enhancing quantitative skills for many business majors is their math anxiety, an angst some individuals experience when working with numbers. This study explored the relationship between math anxiety, locus of control, and impostor phenomenon in…

"Faculty Misstatements in Management Education and their Consequences" is a thought-provoking article that draws attention to what information is being disseminated in business schools. The article argues that faculty communicate misinformation about the economic model and what matters in life. This rejoinder addresses the notion that…

The author defines mainstreaming and discusses how business education teachers and special needs instructors can work as a team on instructional and materials adaptation to meet the special needs of students. (CH)

The author presents potential models for articulation between business education programs. A list of 10 principles for articulation, based on the experience of successful articulation programs, is included. (CH)

Provides basic business teachers with a current analysis of the rapidly changing topic of financial institutions and related functions. Elements discussed include recent financial legislation and students' money management decisions. (CT)

The author discusses the recognition and integration into the curriculum of business student organizations. Emphasis is placed on Future Business Leaders of America, a secondary education organization, and its postsecondary sister organization, Phi Beta Lambda. (CH)

Business educators must provide students with microcomputer training to enable them to become productive upon entry into the work force. Implementation of a diversified mini/microcomputer network in the educational environment will provide these students with the needed practical experience. (CH)

Examines the impact of continued growth of information technologies on the business environment and business education. Outlines the knowledge worker's need for applied communication, math, technology, and basic business skills. (SK)

Reports on the current utilization level of computers in postsecondary accounting programs. Findings are taken from a survey of all 228 schools accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. (CH)

States that although credit-bearing videotaped college courses ("telecourses") are a recent concept, the market is large and potentially lucrative. Points out increasing pressure on college administrators and communication educators to develop videotaped business communication and management instruction. Concludes that by identifying and…

The author presents considerations for business educators concerning recruitment of students for the business program. Several specific recruitment techniques are included. (CH)

Students need to become familiar with the new telephone features and techniques which are used in the office. These include call detail recording, call park, call waiting, direct outward (and inward) dialing, and route optimization. (CT)

Discusses the importance of being fully aware of the school district's, the state's, and the organization's rules, regulations, and laws affecting teachers, students, parents and guardians, and taxpayers regarding student organizations. (JOW)

The authors list online databases that business educators can use to update and improve their courses. The need for using these resources, along with such information as applications and cost, is presented. (CH)

Explains how journal writing can help business students integrate field learning from internships with academic learning. Instructions to students, faculty review of journals, grading, and ideas for expanding the assignment are presented. (SK)