David M. Currie

Advantages Of Experiential Learning In Development Of International Economics And Business Study Programs ()

Abstract The processes of internationalization especially in higher education should respect the uniqueness of individual societies and culture, and - in the face of the forces of globalization – should also urge understanding and cooperation at academic level. In this context, the international dimension can be elaborated as a perspective, activity or program which integrates an intercultural outlook into the major functions of a university. The Global Business Practicum at Rollins and the collaboration between Rollins College and University of Pula provide numerous illustrations of what can be learned about international business by students participating in work-directed projects, and how projects of international cooperation can be evaluated both according to the ECTS and USA grading system’s requirements.

Creating a Quality Assurance System for Croatian Higher Education.

This article presents an action plan for establishing a system of quality assurance for Croatian higher education. The action plan is forward‐looking rather than retrospective and draws on experiences with adopting continuous improvement practices in Australia, Turkey, and the United States. Numerous authors have explored the challenges facing Croatian higher education, so we do not duplicate that task. We propose to adopt a continuous improvement system which will help modernize the system of education in Croatia.

Implementing a performance measurement system in Croatia

Purpose – The papers aim is to describe the problems encountered when a performance management system such as the balanced scorecard (BSC) is implemented in the culture of a developing country.Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on a case study of a government agency in Croatia that initially wanted to purchase information technology software but discovered that it did not have a performance measurement system on which to base the software.Findings – National and organizational cultures influence the degree of difficulty of implementing performance measurement systems such as the BSC. Exactly which cultural aspects and the degree that they create difficulty have only recently been studied in academic literature. The paper identifies several factors in common with previous studies, but also finds that some factors identified in other studies did not play a significant role in Croatia, while problems occurred in Croatia that have not been mentioned in previous research.Practical implications...

The Use of Global Work-Directed Teams in Promoting International Competence: The Case of Croatia

Work-directed projects such as the global business practicum promote understanding and competence, the higher levels of education in international business. In working on a project, students go beyond simply reading and discussing international business; they experience it. They learn skills that take them across disciplines and national boundaries.

The Bricks, Mortar, and Architecture of the MBA Program Dealing With the Issue of Leadership

To many, the MBA program has failed to live up to its expectation. In part, this is because expectations have changed, and are different now than when the MBA curriculum was established. The problem in responding to these new demands is that schools have tried to build the curriculum with course work alone. A typical response to the problem of inadequate training has been to add another course to the curriculum. This is analogous to trying to build a house out of bricks or concrete blocks by placing one on top of another without regard for the design or the stability of the house. Just as a house needs an architect to plan the design, and mortar to support the structure, so does building the curriculum need all three components -- bricks, mortar and architecture. This paper deals with these components as they apply to the MBA program.