Research shows that there has been a rapid growth in the number, types and delivery modes of international MBA programmes offered by private and public universities. In this situation, the process by which students select a suitable programme is of interest not only to potential students, but also to their families, university administrators, potential employers and governments (large investors in public sector institutions). This study reviews what the literature has to say about factors influencing student choice of MBA and other international markets, but further research is needed to determine whether factors of choice identified overseas also apply in Bangkok. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2005.

Research shows that there has been a rapid growth in the number, types and delivery modes of international MBA programmes offered by private and public universities. In this situation, the process by which students select a suitable programme is of interest not only to potential students, but also to their families, university administrators, potential employers and governments (large investors in public sector institutions). This study reviews what the literature has to say about factors influencing student choice of MBA and other international markets, but further research is needed to determine whether factors of choice identified overseas also apply in Bangkok. / Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2005.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Toronto, 2004. / Adviser: David N. Wilson.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Philip Fey. Dissertation Committee: Victoria Marsick. Bibliography: leaves 395-402.

M.Com. ( Business Management) / Daar is tans In nasionale gewaarwording dat daar In toenemende behoefte bestaan vir mensllke hulpbronontwikkeling wat bestuursopleiding Insluit. Die kritiese rol van bestuur in die bepaling van 'n organisasie se sukses, word allerwee aanvaar. Opleiding en ontwikkeling van bestuurders is een metode om uiteindelik die doeltreffendheid van In organisasie te verseker. Genoemde bestuursopleiding kan plaasvind 'deur' middel van interne indiensopleiding, ad hoc opleidingskursusse deur nie-tersiere instellings sowel as opleidingskursusse deur tersiere instellings. Erkende bestuurskursusse aan sodanige tersiere instelllngs is onder andere Magistergraad in Bedryfsleiding, Magistergraad in Bedryfsadministrasie en Magistergraad in Ondernemingsbestuur. Die afkorting MBA word hedendaags gebruik om te verwys na In Magistergraad in bestuurswese. Vir doeleindes van hierdie studie sal die begrippe bestuurskursus en bestuursopleiding sowel as die afkorting MBA verwys na In Magistergraad in bestuurswese. Hierdie studie fokus op bestuursopleiding as deel van menslike hulpbronontwikkeling.

D.Phil. / The aim of this research is the development of a spiritual leadership framework or paradigm for MBA programmes. The following research questions support the central research problem: Research Question One: What is meant by the concept of Spirituality (including its link to spiritual intelligence, spiritual leadership and its challenge to the traditional leadership view)? (Chapter Two) Research Question Two: What are the relevant criteria for the evaluation of a spiritual leadership development programme? (Chapter Three) Research Question Three: What should be the framework of such a spiritual leadership programme (elective)? (Chapter Four) Research Question Four: What is the potential value of a spiritual leadership elective to the MBA programme, the MBA students and how does it change their perspective regarding leadership? (Chapter Six) Research Question Five: Can spiritual leadership make a significant contribution to organisations? (Chapters Two and Six) Research Question Six: To what extent can the results of this research be generalised to all business schools in South Africa? (Chapter Seven)

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This research paper aimed to investigate the factors influencing career choice and development among previously disadvantaged individuals, specifically focusing on MBA students. The core aim was to analyse and better understand the factors that have played a key role in shaping the careers of people of colour within the South African context, taking into consideration the political, social and economic climate and its impact on previously disadvantaged individuals from a career perspective. The research group comprised of both male and female South Africans of colour, namely Indian or African or Coloured. These participants ranged in terms of age from thirty to forty one years old. Participants were sourced from a business school in Kwa Zulu - Natal and were all in the process of completing their MBA (Master of Business Administration) degrees. Participants were interviewed using semi- structured, in depth interviews that ran for approximately forty five minutes each. Each interview was recorded. This information was then transcribed and analysed using Inductive Thematic Analysis. This approach to data interpretation ensured that the rich wealth of information was analysed effectively by the researcher and more importantly, made sense of. Seven key themes emerged from the data. Themes such as the impact of circumstance, parental and family life, culture and society, and context and the environment emerged and were discussed further. Other key themes emerging from the data included identity and self awareness, interests versus goals, and drive and self belief. Factors Influencing Career Choice 8 Findings indicated that the careers of previously disadvantaged individuals were impacted by unique circumstances experienced by these individuals. The political, social and economic climate had a profound role to play in shaping the paths taken by these individuals and also significantly impacted their development within organisations thereafter. Findings indicated mixed reactions to the pro transformation policies and unveiled thought provoking feedback from participants on their experiences and opinions with regards to the above. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2011.

In a fast-paced dynamic world, the key to success lies in the ability to accept change and to rapidly respond to demands placed by ever increasing competitive environments. In business, the impact of products and services in meeting or exceeding customer’s expectations in such environments is measured by customer satisfaction and the importance thereof cannot be downplayed, thus providing management with a metric that guides and augments change. Subsequently, these dynamic competitive forces are pushing sectors such as Higher Education into the realm of service industries, where stakeholders such as students and alumni are viewed as customers. Correspondingly, measuring their satisfaction has become important as this provides strategic insight, whilst enhancing academic programmes and the student experience. The purpose of this research study was to identify the factors that determined satisfaction with the MBA programme as viewed by students and the alumni of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School. Furthermore, it advanced the field of stakeholder theory by identifying alumni as a key stakeholder in business schools. Consequently, the research was exploratory and consisted of quantitative and literature components where hypotheses were developed and relationships between factors analysed, in addition to the literature reviewed. The literature introduced key concepts to this study, such as alumni as stakeholder, alumni satisfaction, satisfaction with the MBA programme, measuring alumni satisfaction, MBA alumni networks and alumni communication. The factors that determined alumni satisfaction were identified by means of a statistical analysis of the data collected by the research instruments. Correspondingly, the findings indicate various factors determine satisfaction with the independent variables highlighted in this study, which are the Facilities, the MBA Programme, the Social Experience, the NMMU Business School Alumni Chapter, the NMMU Business School brand and Communication. Furthermore, it was established that there is a significant link between Social Experience, the NMMU Business School Alumni Chapter, the NMMU Business School Brand, Communication and Alumni Satisfaction.As services industries such as Higher Educational Institutions get exposed to competitive pressure, customer satisfaction comes to the fore and there are certain factors that need to be addressed to enhance satisfaction. Subsequently, this study highlights this pressure and satisfaction levels can certainly be improved by the institution across all the independent variables identified, especially in areas such as the NMMU Business School Alumni Chapter and Communication. Consequently, the NMMU Business School, for the first time have metrics to identify the factors that determine satisfaction with the MBA programme as viewed by their alumni and resultantly can strategically benefit by taking the views of their most important stakeholder into account.

The objective of this study was to determine if a statistically significant positive relationship exists between the cognitive tests (APIL and Critical Reasoning Test Battery - NCR2 and VCR2) and the academic performance of students on an MBA programme. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on a non-probability purposive sample (N=329) of MBA students at an institution of higher learning in South Africa. A theoretical relationship was established between the variables. The empirical relationship revealed statistically significant relationships between the cognitive tests and academic performance on an MBA programme. The findings contribute valuable knowledge to the field of psychological assessment that can be applied in the selection of students for higher education. / Industrial & Organisational Psychology / M. Com. (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)