Purpose: Universities in the United Kingdom, like their counterparts globally, are confronting difficulties associated with the well-being of students. The origins of these challenges are complex, exacerbated by various global events. In response, universities are trying to address these growing concerns and the escalating need for student…

This report describes a teaching experience with undergraduates to approach, in a simple and practical way, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) -- general-purpose technologies that are highly demanded in any industry today. The article shows how business undergraduates with no prior experience in coding can use AI and ML to…

The present article examines factors that influence why students post information on their social network profile which employers would find inappropriate. Results show that many students make a conscious attempt to portray a particular image and, as predicted, their intended image was related to whether they posted inappropriate information.…

Reports on a study that adds to the growing research on resume writing by examining the resume length preferences of Big Five accounting firm recruiters, a population not previously studied. Suggests that an effective teaching practice would be to assign resumes with a two-page rough draft requirement. (SC)

Reports on a study that asked four questions of accounting department chairpersons in one state's community college system regarding recruitment and retention of accounting students. Offers conclusions and recommendations for community college counselors, administrators, and accounting faculty. Among the important strategies are funding for tutors…

Study examines how recruiters evaluate students who pursued both functional and general management majors compared to those who focused solely on functional coursework. Results reveal that although recruiters reported that the double major gave students a competitive advantage, in practice, the double major carried virtually no weight in the same…

Surveys recruiters about the skills they seek in applicants and the best method for students to demonstrate those skills. Notes that the top five skills sought are: communication (oral and written); computer literacy; interpersonal/social; critical thinking/leadership (tied); and teamwork. Suggests that instructors provide students with explicit…

A variety of methods of program promotion are suggested. (AG)

Business educators can provide career guidance activities for high school students through recruitment, development, and placement activities. Techniques discussed are: slide/tape programs, films, tests, demonstrations, minicourses, occupational reference library, field trips, interest clubs, advisory committees, resource speakers, and placement…

As a result of the 1944 Education Act in Great Britain, many more men and women have been graduating from universities and are now going into the field of industrial management. Companies who pioneered in recruiting graduates were the British progressive 'giants' and British subsidiaries of American companies. This publication is designed to be of…

The motivation of this project was a desire on the part of the Harvard Business School to augment equality of career opportunities in management for minority group members and to insure expanded managerial training so that new capabilities would be developed to match new opportunities. This document describes programs undertaken by the faculty and…

This was a study of screening and training programs for beginning office employees in business and industry, and of how these programs complement what is being done in public high schools. Data were obtained from current professional literature and from interviews with 60 training directors belonging to the American Society of Training Directors.…

The study's main objectives were: to describe management techniques and incentives used to operate successful proprietary vocational schools; to compare these techniques and incentives with those existing at community colleges; and to review Federal policies affecting the utilization of proprietary vocational schools. Data and information for the…

This instructor's manual is intended to serve as a guide for establishing a small business management adult education program in the local community that will help small business entrepreneurs solve their business management problems and attain the goals they have established for their businesses and their families. (The program curriculum and…