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The purpose of this study was to analyse institutional strategy documents relating to technology-enhanced learning.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to analyse institutional strategy documents relating to technology-enhanced learning.
Design/methodology/approach
In total, 84 documents were sampled from 71 leading higher education institutions (HEIs), identified through the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2018. Qualitative content analysis with a directed approach was used to analyse the strategy documents. The specific theory used was disruptive innovation. The use of “innovation”, or variants thereof, was counted in each document. Ten case studies from the sample were used for content analysis.
Findings
Technology-enhanced learning-related strategy documents are conservative, advocating the more efficient use of existing technologies, or the incremental enhancement of existing technologies, but not transformation through technology.
Originality/value
By evaluating the extent to which selected institutional strategies engage with innovation in technology-enhanced learning, this study argues HEIs advocate sustaining innovation or efficiency innovation to a greater extent than disruptive innovation.
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Camilo Peña Ramírez, Maira Fernanda Briones, Fernanda Valentina Paredes, Javiera Constanza Diaz and María José Vásquez
Learning outcomes of this study are as follows: formulate an external analysis of INAPOL; and develop a strategic analysis to identify strategic alternatives.
Abstract
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes of this study are as follows: formulate an external analysis of INAPOL; and develop a strategic analysis to identify strategic alternatives.
Case overview/synopsis
INAPOL is a manufacturing company dedicated to the production of polyethylene sleeves and the manufacture of plastic bags, which faced a crisis because of the new environmental regulations in Chile. This rule prohibits the delivery of plastic bags in commerce, which leads directly to a decrease in the demand for bags by its main customers. This is why it is necessary to conduct a strategic analysis and reformulate a development plan. The reader is expected to be able to identify the external factors that limit the company and the internal factors that affect the company. In addition, the reader is expected to develop strategic analysis tools such as PESTEL and SWOT and identify background information to propose strategic alternatives.
Complexity academic level
The present case study presents a low complexity and can be applied in introductory courses of strategy or management for undergraduate students in administration.
Supplementary materials
Teaching Notes are available for educators only.
Subject code
CSS 11: Strategy.
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