Operations Management Curricula: Literature Review and Analysis

A review and analysis of studies on the interface between Operations Management (OM) academicians and industry practitioners indicate the existence of a persistent gap between what is being taught and what is relevant to practitioners in their daily jobs. The majority of practitioner studies have been directed at upper management levels, yet academia typically educates students for entry level or management trainee (undergraduate) and mid-management (MBA) positions. A recurring finding was that academicians prefer to teach quantitative techniques while practitioners favor qualitative concepts. The OM curricula literature shows some disagreements between academicians concerning subject matter, and a wide variety of teaching opinions. This paper provides an extensive analytical review of OM curricula literature along with their respective authors’ conclusions. From this analysis we suggest a customer-focused business plan to close the gap between industry and academia. This plan can be modified to account for faculty teaching and research interests, local industry requirements and institution specific factors such as class sizes and resources

Special Libraries, September 1976

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How to make the fourth revolution: Human factors in the adoption of electronic instructional aids

The prospects and problems of getting higher education in the United States (high school and above) to more fully utilize electronic technologies are examined. Sociological, psychological, and political factors are analyzed to determine the feasibility of adopting electronic instructional techniques. Differences in organizations, attitudes, and customs of different kinds of students, teachers, administrators, and publics are crucial factors in innovation

The Master's Degree: Basic Preparation for Professional Practice

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Educating managers for business and government : a review of international experience

Managers, in both the private and public sectors, are increasingly recognized as critical in the use of scarce resources for national development. There is no unanimity of opinion, however, regarding the models or approaches to management education that are most appropriate in different environmental settings. This report encompasses management education for each of the following groups: the managers and future managers of large scale enterprises; entrepreneurs and small businessmen; and public administrators. It reviews worldwide trends and developments in management education for lessons in such areas as curriculum design, research and teaching methodology, and institutional policies and administration. Experience is drawn from recognized universities, educational organizations, civil service institutes, and corporations in several major countries and regions of the world.ICT Policy and Strategies,Health Monitoring&Evaluation,Teaching and Learning,Curriculum&Instruction,Primary Education

Curricular trends in four-year baccalaureate degree industrial technology programs

The intents of the research were to determine both curricular trends in four-year baccalaureate industrial technology programs and the role accreditation standards have on such trends. The purpose was to present implications for future curriculum development and to provide a framework and point of reference for both curriculum developers and standards writers. From the literature review, questionnaire items were designed to answer four research questions. The instrument was validated by a jury process and data were collected from 60 respondents, organized and compiled using National Association of Industrial Technology curriculum categories. Chi square and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. It was inferred from several trends identified in the results that industrial technology will remain a dynamic field of study. Trends were identified in the areas of accreditation, major courses of study, course titles, concentrations/emphases, mode of change, and program specialization. Representative trends include: Large student enrollments are found in technical accredited programs and smaller student enrollments are more frequent in nontechnical accredited programs. The titles of baccalaureate degree programs are being changed to industrial technology more often than to any other title. Major courses of study are becoming more diverse. The number of baccalaureate degree major courses of study are increasing. Concentrations and emphases are more numerous and diverse for nontechnical accredited programs. Future technical accreditation was being planned for additional programs. Selection of an accrediting agency is becoming more diverse in the discipline. Technical accreditation is not the motivating factor influencing curricular change and accrediting agencies are being selected to meet specialized needs. The technical course work area of computer applications was shown to be significantly different. Course titles have become more diverse and reflect the emerging technologies. Recommendations included: Curriculum developers must continue their dynamic diversity but focus on substantive change. The study should be used as a baseline for further study and future curriculum development. Common standards could be developed for programs with aspirations of technical accreditation by NAIT, ABET, or another technical accrediting agency to limit duplication. Additionally, several studies and needs assessments are recommended to be conducted concerning the curricula of industrial technology

Identification and evaluation of educational uses and users for the STS. Educational planning for utilization of space shuttle ED-PLUSS

A planning and feasibility study to identify and document a methodology needed to incorporate educational programs into future missions and operations of the space transportation system was conducted. Six tasks were identified and accomplished during the study. The task statements are as follows: (1) potential user identification, (2) a review of space education programs, (3) development of methodology for user involvement, (4) methods to encourage user awareness, (5) compilation of follow-on ideas, and (6) response to NASA questions. Specific recommendations for improving the educational coverage of space activities are provided

Understanding Occupational and Skill Demand in New Jersey's Finance Industry

The finance industry in New Jersey employs over 200,000 people. Many more workers benefit from the state's proximity to the finance industry in New York City. Jobs in the industry are evolving rapidly in response to national and global trends, such as deregulation, increasingly complex laws, and new technologies. As jobs change, skill requirements for both entry-level and incumbent workers increase. This report summarizes the skill, knowledge, and educational requirements of key finance occupations and identifies strategies for meeting the workforce challenges facing the industry