DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/FXSE6778 Abstract Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business organizations have quickly adapted so that employees can work remotely, which has in turn accelerated the value employers place on particular soft skills employees exhibit – namely Agency, Adaptability, and Curiosity. This study explores how these three soft skills show up
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/PAHS8642 Abstract The aim of this study was to learn the employment environment preferences of new employees entering the workforce. As new employees were recent college students, many had limited work experience. Their educational modality preferences may be a suitable proxy for the work environment preferences of young professionals
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/ZGPZ5978 Abstract The rapid advancement of digital technology has had undeniable transformative effects on numerous industries, including education. Using gamification, a more recent technological innovation shaping the landscape of academics, educators integrate game design principles into non-gaming contexts to improve learning outcomes and experiences. In this study, students enrolled
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/HTYM2403 Abstract As the future of work evolves and changes, so do the approaches to creating effective instruction in the classroom. Though the classroom and workplace environment constantly transforms, the need for human connection and proper coaching is still essential to quality education. Technology, simulations, and hands-on activities have
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/LJLE5280 As an educator for almost 20 years, I have taught in a variety of modalities from face-to-face in-person (F2F) to hybrid to fully online asynchronous. Like most professors, I had to make changes, adjustments, and modifications to my teaching style and strategies in response to COVID-19. The methods
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/IXJA9580 Introduction Gannon University business strategy and analytics faculty have embraced a variety of pedagogies and technologies to create a remote synchronous live client consulting program that develops students from around the globe into resilient world class leaders. Drucker defines leadership as, “Leadership is the lifting of a person’s
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/HROQ5467 Abstract The focus of this research study is on asynchronous online learners at a small, private university in the Midwestern United States. The data was compiled during the fall 2020 semester following the emergency online semester (in spring 2020) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study examines challenges
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/EANN3172 Abstract The School of Business at Western New Mexico University (WNMU-SB) has a diverse population of approximately 250 undergraduate students in Silver City, New Mexico, USA. All four undergraduate degrees at WNMU-SB are accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). With the implementation of
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/LUAB8190 Abstract Hybrid courses are increasing in popularity, especially in a post-pandemic environment; however, critics of this teaching modality question the quality of student learning in these courses. This study sought to identify what factors influence students perceived learning in hybrid courses. In order to assess students perceived learning
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64010/FVYF7384 Abstract Since the 1980s, many organizations have embraced the use of work place teams as an integral part of operations as an effective way to improve productivity, creativity, and quality of products and services (Burbach, Matkin, Gambrell, & Harding, 2010; Ettington & Camp, 2002; LaBeouf, Griffith, & Roberts,
