Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the role of the business school now and in the future. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an editorial review and argument. Findings – The paper acknowledges the impact of globalization and “marketization” on business schools. Research limitations/implications – The editorial offers scope for accounting academics to engage with the university and protect against business school corporatization and/or privatization. This is an important issue in higher education, not only in Australia, but internationally. Originality/value – The paper provides important empirical data and research information to scholars in the interdisciplinary accounting field of research about the future for business schools.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5-13 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Accounting research
- Business schools
- Globalization
- Higher education
- Universities