Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?

The article explores into a thorough examination of the profound influence of the economic environment on the internationalization of higher education in Guizhou province, China. Through a detailed analysis of various factors, a significant correlation between the economic landscape and efforts to i...

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Main Authors: Mustakim, Siti Salina, Hassan, Aminuddin, Chen, Xiaofei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117755/
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author Mustakim, Siti Salina
Hassan, Aminuddin
Chen, Xiaofei
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description The article explores into a thorough examination of the profound influence of the economic environment on the internationalization of higher education in Guizhou province, China. Through a detailed analysis of various factors, a significant correlation between the economic landscape and efforts to internationalize higher education institutions in this Chinese province is acknowledged. The government's apparent oversight in managing funds dedicated to promoting internationalization and enhancing institutional infrastructure, shedding light on the challenges arising from this neglect is also discussed. Language barriers and cultural disparities emerge as critical considerations in the article. Beyond financial aspects, the complexities introduced by linguistic and cultural differences are underlined, indicating potential obstacles to the successful internationalization of higher education in Guizhou. The needs for more intensive government efforts to allocate and manage funds effectively is also discovered. Without strategic planning in this regard, the full potential of internationalization in higher education in Guizhou may remain unrealized. Cultural competency programs are also crucial to overcoming disparities and creating a globally aware learning environment. This article contributes to offer a nuanced understanding of the current scenario by highlighting the impact of the economic environment, funding mismanagement, language barriers, and cultural disparities, calling for strategic interventions and policy changes.
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spelling upm-1177552025-06-11T07:03:23Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117755/ Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters? Mustakim, Siti Salina Hassan, Aminuddin Chen, Xiaofei The article explores into a thorough examination of the profound influence of the economic environment on the internationalization of higher education in Guizhou province, China. Through a detailed analysis of various factors, a significant correlation between the economic landscape and efforts to internationalize higher education institutions in this Chinese province is acknowledged. The government's apparent oversight in managing funds dedicated to promoting internationalization and enhancing institutional infrastructure, shedding light on the challenges arising from this neglect is also discussed. Language barriers and cultural disparities emerge as critical considerations in the article. Beyond financial aspects, the complexities introduced by linguistic and cultural differences are underlined, indicating potential obstacles to the successful internationalization of higher education in Guizhou. The needs for more intensive government efforts to allocate and manage funds effectively is also discovered. Without strategic planning in this regard, the full potential of internationalization in higher education in Guizhou may remain unrealized. Cultural competency programs are also crucial to overcoming disparities and creating a globally aware learning environment. This article contributes to offer a nuanced understanding of the current scenario by highlighting the impact of the economic environment, funding mismanagement, language barriers, and cultural disparities, calling for strategic interventions and policy changes. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117755/1/117755.pdf Mustakim, Siti Salina and Hassan, Aminuddin and Chen, Xiaofei (2024) Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters? International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (2). pp. 332-342. ISSN 2222-6990; eISSN: 2308-3816 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/20819/Economic-Environment-in-Fostering-the-Internationalization-of-Higher-Education-Institutions-What-Matters 10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i2/20819
spellingShingle Mustakim, Siti Salina
Hassan, Aminuddin
Chen, Xiaofei
Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
title Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
title_full Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
title_fullStr Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
title_full_unstemmed Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
title_short Economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
title_sort economic environment in fostering the internationalization of higher education institutions: what matters?
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