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Building a comprehensive framework for sustainable education using case studies

Rameshwar Dubey (Symbiosis Centre of Management and Human Resource Development, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India)
Angappa Gunasekaran (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA)
Abhijit Deshpande (Board of University Development, Symbiosis International University, Pune, India)

Industrial and Commercial Training

ISSN: 0019-7858

Article publication date: 3 January 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive theory for sustainable education.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors have used a multiple case studies approach.

Findings

The authors have identified ten drivers that influence sustainable education. Most of these drivers have been drawn on the basis of extensive literature review; however, some of the drivers are novel to the current study, such as attitude, behavior, and promotion.

Research limitations/implications

The framework needs to be validated using empirical research with a large-sample size.

Practical implications

The study offers guidelines to universities and institutions that want to impart sustainable education to their students for better employability.

Social implications

The study makes an immense contribution to society by recognizing the need for sustainable education and identifying how to achieve better results.

Originality/value

The current paper contributes to the existing literature by identifying three novel constructs and how the constructs can shape sustainable education to address current market needs.

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Citation

Dubey, R., Gunasekaran, A. and Deshpande, A. (2017), "Building a comprehensive framework for sustainable education using case studies", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 49 No. 1, pp. 33-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-08-2016-0051

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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