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Adequacy of classroom learning spaces at the University of Guyana has historically been a challenge the institution faces. However, the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic lessened the problem when the University of Guyana responded to the crisis by making rapid adjustments to continue operations online and to remain competitive while offering high-quality education. I created and implemented a flexible learning space choice model (FLSCM) to address the issues of inadequate physical learning spaces and the needs and preferences of contemporary students in the post-pandemic reality. The study used a concurrent mixed methods action research (MMAR) design to examine students’ perceptions of the model and the extent of the differences in student engagement and satisfaction with the teaching model. I collected quantitative data using an online questionnaire and qualitative data using one-on-one semi-structured online interviews. I used thematic analysis to analyze the qualitative data. I also analyzed the quantitative data using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including bivariate correlation, independent samples t-tests, and factorial multivariate analysis of variance (factorial MANOVA). The results indicate that students perceived the FLSCM as suitable for facilitating learning, student engagement, and satisfaction.
ContributorsGobin, Diana Devika (Author) / Smith, Stephanie (Thesis advisor) / Thompson, Nicole L (Committee member) / Ross, Lydia L (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
Description通过引入国有资本提升融资能力、克服制度约束是民营企业提升创新水平的重要举措，在现有研究聚焦于民营企业创新数量的基础上，本文引入了代表不同创新程度和创新类型的利用式创新和探索式创新，分析民营企业引入国有资本将如何影响其两种不同的创新行为，以及公司治理、关键人力资本激励以及市场环境等影响企业成长的关键因素在其中发挥了何种调节效果。本文收集了2008至2019年中国A股上市企业的数据，利用多期DID双重差分模型进行假设验证，得出以下结论：其一，民营企业引入国有资本将提升其利用式创新，但降低了探索式创新。其二，高管团队异质性、环境不确定性能够有效缓解国有资本对探索式创新的不利影响，提升企业探索式创新水平，并且不会降低企业的利用式创新。股权激励在提升探索式创新的同时，会降低企业利用式创新。其三，国有资本引入与市场化发展水平具有替代作用，导致市场化发展水平较高地区的企业在引入国有资本后，更倾向于利用政治关联和资源优势获利，而同时降低企业利用式创新和探索式创新。其四，国有资本引入后的控制权变化能显著提升企业的利用式创新，但对探索式创新没有显著影响。
本文揭示了民营企业引入国有资本对其双元创新的影响，以及探索了国有资本引入背景下，企业提升探索式创新的关键因素，丰富了民营企业创新能力、混合所有制改革以及正式制度与非正式制度交互等相关的内容，为相应实践提供一定启示。
ContributorsChen, Feng (Author) / Pei, Ker-Wei (Thesis advisor) / Jiang, Zhan (Thesis advisor) / Chang, Eric (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
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Students in higher education require the skills and knowledge to creatively solve some of the pressing social, economic, and environmental issues confronting humanity. In 2015, the United Nations and its member states developed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address complex global issues and systemic barriers to achieving sustainable development across the world. The SDGs help guide the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the UN Global Compact that aligns signatory business schools with a set of values consistent with responsible management principles. This action research study examined bridging the knowledge gap of faculty transitioning from teaching traditional business curriculum to PRME and the SDG implementation in the curriculum in a polytechnic setting. Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory was used as the guiding theoretical framework. An intervention in the form of a faculty development micro-credential was created and implemented for study participants. Using a quantitative research design with pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys, participants reported a statistically significant increase in knowledge after the PRME micro-credential.
ContributorsGleiser, Amy (Author) / Ross, Lydia (Thesis advisor) / Smith, Stephanie (Committee member) / Chretien, Michelle (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2024