Business and Corporation Engagement with Higher Education: Models, Theories and Best Practices

This book explores the behavior aspects of corporate-higher education inter-organizational relationships, providing examples of the attraction, motivations, and maintenance needed for win-win relationships. It offers a new approach to the corporate citizenship literature and is valuable to practitioners and corporations alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2019
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of corporate-higher education inter-organizational relationships, offering a rich tapestry of theories and models that shed light on the intersection of U.S. corporations and American higher education. Through detailed examples, it explores the essential elements required for higher education institutions to forge successful partnerships with businesses, emphasizing the importance of attraction, motivation, and maintenance in creating mutually beneficial relationships. This groundbreaking work pioneers a fresh perspective in the realm of corporate citizenship literature, providing a comprehensive review of frameworks that unravel the diverse range of motives and expectations behind corporate engagement in American society, as evidenced by their inter-organizational relationships with higher education institutions. By offering valuable insights into the design and management of inter-organizational relationships, this book holds immense value for practitioners in higher education as well as corporations seeking to enhance their engagement and collaboration.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787546561