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Author Alvarado, Gabriela.

Title Latin America : Management Education's Growth and Future Pathways.

Publication Info. Bingley : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2018.

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Description 1 online resource (193 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Contents Front Cover; Latin America: Management Education's growth and Future pathways; Copyright Page; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Authors; Preface; Chapter 1 Latin America: Countries with a Common Past Facing Different Realities; Common Historical and Cultural Aspects among Latin American Countries; The Latin American People; How Latin Americans Are Governed; Macroeconomic Outlook of Latin America; International Trade and Global Connections; Culture and Management in the Latin America Region; Conclusion; Chapter 2 The Evolution of Management Education in Latin America.
The Management Education LandscapeBrief History of Latin America's Management Education; International Accreditations; International Business Schools Networks; Presence in Global Rankings; Conclusion; Chapter 3 An Evaluation of the Last Decade of Management Education in Latin America; The Most Important Events in the Evolution of Management Education; Growth of Management Education; Globalization and the Open Economy; Regulation of Higher Education; Key Management Education Issues; Heterogeneous Quality of Business Schools; The Challenge of Internationalization.
Need to Develop Local RelevanceShift toward a Research Orientation; Focus on Entrepreneurship; Greater Emphasis on Soft Skills; Impact of Different Actors on Management Education; Government and the Public Sector; Private Sector; International Accreditations; International and Local Rankings; International Academic Institutions; The Main Changes in the Evolution of Management Education; Internationalization of Schools; Increased Importance of Research; More Quality Business Schools; Online Education; Lessons in Management Education Ignored or Forgotten (Blind Spots).
Value of Local Context and Practical RelevanceBenefits from Regional Collaboration; Need for Local Research; Conclusions; Chapter 4 The Current State of Management Education in Latin America; Key Challenges Confronting Management Education in Latin America; Faculty Recruitment and Development; Research Support; Diversifying Schools' Sources of Funding; How to Become More International; Provide Relevant Education; New Learning and Teaching Methodologies; What Other Issues Are Likely to Arise in the Future?; Broad Contextual Issues; Lack of Research Faculty; Impact of Online Education.
Effects of GlobalizationWhat Are the Priority Issues in Latin American Management Education?; Faculty and Research Development; Quality Enhancements in Business Schools; Relevance of Business Schools; What Is the Prevailing Model of Management Education?; How Has the Program Portfolio and Management Curriculum Developed in Latin America?; Curriculum Evolution; Is a Latin American Model for Management Education Realistic?; What Can Management Education Learn from Latin America?; Should There Be a Latin American Management Education Curriculum?; Conclusions.
Note Chapter 5 The Future Evolution of Management Education in Latin America.
Summary Latin American business schools have grown in scale and quality in recent decades, yet their activities and achievements remain largely unreported. This book analyzes the major events, issues, actors, and ""blind spots"" in management education in Latin America. It then examines the contemporary challenges and critical issues for the future.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Business schools -- Latin America.
Business schools.
Latin America.
Education -- Latin America.
Education.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Thomas, Howard.
Thomas, Lynne.
Wilson, Alexander.
Other Form: Print version: Alvarado, Gabriela. Latin America : Management Education's Growth and Future Pathways. Bingley : Emerald Publishing Limited, ©2018 9781787568082
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