Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop a model to examine factors influencing the inclination of MBA graduates to donate to their alma mater. Design/methodology/approach: The authors used a large data-base of 3,677 MBA graduates to evaluate individual factors, and external evaluation of organizational level factors. The authors constructed and tested the model, finding strong support for its validity. Findings: Satisfaction with the MBA, university prestige and salary were significant predictors of donating behavior. Engagement (operationalised volunteering) was a significant mediating factor between these factors and donating behaviour. Originality/value: The paper adds to both theoretical implication for understanding long-term relationships between graduates and their alma mater and to managerial implication for future financing of universities and business schools in particular.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 808-825 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Management Development |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Business education
- Business schools
- Financing
- Gifts
- Graduates
- Individual behaviour
- Master of Business Administration
- Money
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)