Africa. Volume 2, The future of management education / by Howard Thomas [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thomas, Howard, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Management--Study and teaching--Africa.

Management.

Management--Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 pages) : color illustrations, charts

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

This is the second of two volumes, written with strong support from the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) and the GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), aimed at understanding and examining the challenges of developing management education across Africa.

Contents:

Front Cover

Africa: The Future of Management Education Volume 2

Dedication

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword: The Journey Continued

Reference

Notes

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 The Past Is Not The Future

Introduction

Criticisms, Blind Spots, and Key Findings

Critical Questions and Challenges

Implications for the Evolution of Management Education Globally

An African Model In An African Environment

The Potential of an African Model

Summary

References

Chapter 2 The Environment of Africa: Managing VUCA Environments

Defining a VUCA Environment

Areas of Research Important for African Management Development

Market Dynamism and Economic Growth Scenarios

Scenario Planning Case Study

Chapter 3 The Future Evolution of Management Education in Africa

How will the Competitive Environment in African Management Education Evolve Over the Next 10 Years?

Growth

Quality improvement

Maintaining or developing an African identity for management education

Leveraging of Technology

Creating a collaborative model for management education

The role of government

Which Stakeholders Will Have a Significant Role in the Development of Management Education in Africa?

Private sector

Private sector as partner in the development of management education

Private sector as a catalyst for change in management education

Private providers entering the management education sector

Financing management education

Government

Policy enactment that will help develop management education

Opening up economies

Accreditors

Enhancing reputation

Improving quality

Improving networks and contacts

NGOs

Activists for social change

Collaboration with other stakeholders

International academic institutions.

What, Or Whom, Do You Think Is Likely To Create Change In The Future?

Entrepreneurs and philanthropy

Representative bodies and organisations

The private sector

Politicians and government

Public

International community

Non-governmental organisations

Change will not happen or is not possible

Are There Specific Organisations Or Individuals Who Could Lead Change?

Summary and Conclusions

Chapter 4 Scenarios of the Future of Management Education in Africa

Worst case scenario for management education over the next 10 years

Theme 1: Status quo

Theme 2: Value for stakeholders

Theme 3: Political and economic context

Theme 4: Competition

Theme 5: Purpose of management education

Most likely scenario for management education over the next 10 years

Theme 1: Development and direction of development

Theme 2: Value to stakeholders

Theme 3: Competition

Theme 4: Resources

Best case scenario for management education over the next 10 years

Theme 3: Resources

Theme 4: Competition and collaboration

Summary and Conclusion

Chapter 5 Strategic Change and Management Education: Barriers to Change and Likely Change Horizons

Main Barriers To Change

Resource Barriers to Change

Lack of Money

Lack of Human Resources

Issues with Faculty

Lack of Infrastructure

Governments As Barriers To Change

The University System As A Barrier To Change

The Lack of Collaboration In The Field As A Barrier To Change

Cultural Factors as Barriers to Change In Management Education

Other Stakeholder Organisations (Accreditors And NGOs) as Barriers to Change

What is the Perceived Timetable for Change?

References.

Chapter 6 Blind Spots and Other Areas Deserving Attention

Blind Spots in African Management Education

Theme 1: Lack of demand side orientation

Theme 2: Unequal access to management education

Theme 3: The impact of globalisation and the need for global-local balance

Review of the three major themes - blind spots

The Impact of Globalisation

Competition and demand

Competition: New entrants

Competition: Expansion of African business schools

Increased demand for skilled managers

Influence on management education curricula

Improvements to the quality of management education

The Impact of Technology

Technology-enabled modes of delivery

Blended learning

Distance and e-Learning

MOOCs

What areas within management education will technology most impact?

Technology as a work-in-progress

Technology will increase access to management education courses

Technology will be a major driver of costs

Technology will improve research capabilities

Technology will enhance the quality of management education

The Paradigm Trap and the Need for Business Model Innovation

The Need for Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Curricula

Ethics and social responsibility are already currently addressed

Ethics is a 'bolt-on' subject in curricula

Academic institutions cannot assume responsibility for instilling values of ethics and social responsibility

Ethics and social responsibility issues must be contextualized to Africa

Corruption is wide-spread in Africa

Chapter 7 Postscript

Comparative Scenarios and Gaps

Capacity and Collaboration

The Identity, Legitimacy and Purpose of an African Business School

Appendix

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed June 13, 2017).

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ISBN:

1-78743-095-2

OCLC:

987893485