Strategies Exploration for Academic Achievement Improvement Through Organization Development Interventions (ODI) : A Study of Kwara State University, Malete
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https://doi.org/10.14456/abacodijournal.2021.10Abstract
This paper focuses on exploring possible strategies for academic achievement improvement of tourism management students. The study in ODI perspective utilizes action research and survey feedback approach and employed mixed methodology comprising quantitative and qualitative in Nigeria context. Data were collected using semi structured questionnaire. Quantitative data are presented on tables and pie charts and analyzed through PSPP statistical analysis free software tool entailing simple descriptives, percentages and means (M). It presents, codifies, and analyzes qualitative data using thematic analysis on MS Excel spread sheet. The results show that input [curriculum] and process [teaching methods and resources] drive academic achievement while degree awards affect employability of tourism management graduates. The paper concludes that ODI can significantly influence strategy exploration in education context.
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