ERIC Number: EJ950802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 6
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Relating Gap Analysis Results to Information Systems Program Attitudes: The Identification of Gap Priorities and Implications
Van Auken, Stuart; Chrysler, Earl; Wells, Ludmilla Gricenko; Simkin, Mark
Journal of Education for Business, v86 n6 p346-351 2011
The authors utilized a gap analysis approach to assess general IS knowledge and skill voids or overages in a specific program context. The authors asked alumni to reveal the emphasis that should have been given to 10 IS knowledge and skill areas and compared the results with the emphasis that was actually given. They proceed by relating the revealed gaps to IS program attitude, thus providing a means for gap prioritization and attitudinal improvement. The authors develop perspectives into the implications of gap results, as well as other issues and limitations. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Program Attitudes, Information Systems, Alumni, Graduate Surveys, Knowledge Level, Educational Needs, Needs Assessment, Skill Analysis, Program Effectiveness, Participant Satisfaction, Curriculum Evaluation, Predictor Variables, Achievement Gap, College Outcomes Assessment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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