Journal article
Work-integrated-learning in International Business: Exploring Stakeholder Value for Regional Export Companies
e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching, Vol.12(1), pp.19-30
2018
Abstract
Experiential learning approaches such as work-integrated learning (WIL) are an important international business (IB) educational tool yet can be challenging to implement. This exploratory research examines the value derived by regional Australian export companies from engagement with such programmes. The results suggest that firms perceive considerable benefit from involvement, particularly access to international market research capabilities. Additional benefits such as new market perspectives and extended local and international networks were reported. However, potential recruitment and reputational benefits received limited focus from the participants. The research therefore helps inform IB educators, potentially leading to the development of more accessible, effective and sustainable WIL programmes based upon a better understanding of the value of these programmes to this key stakeholder group.
Details
- Title
- Work-integrated-learning in International Business: Exploring Stakeholder Value for Regional Export Companies
- Authors
- Peter Jenner (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching, Vol.12(1), pp.19-30
- Publisher
- Australian Business Education Research Association
- Date published
- 2018
- ISSN
- 1835-9132
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2018 EJBEST. Reproduced with permission of the publisher.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Indigenous Services - Legacy; USC Business School - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450669202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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