Evaluating Stakeholder Preferences for MBA Programs in Nepal Post-COVID-19: An Application of the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP)
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| Title: | Evaluating Stakeholder Preferences for MBA Programs in Nepal Post-COVID-19: An Application of the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sanjaya Pudasaini (ORCID |
| Source: | Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education. 2026 24(1-2). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Masters Programs, Business Education, Stakeholders, Program Attitudes, Electronic Learning, In Person Learning |
| Geographic Terms: | Nepal |
| DOI: | 10.1111/dsji.70021 |
| ISSN: | 1540-4595 1540-4609 |
| Abstract: | This study employs the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) to assess stakeholder preferences regarding MBA program attributes and delivery modes, specifically online versus on-site, in the post-COVID-19 context of Nepal. Data were collected from three core stakeholder groups: Academic Bodies (faculty and administrators), Business Sector professionals (employers and HR managers), and Decision-Makers (students, alumni, applicants, and parents). Results reveal distinct value orientations: Academic Bodies prioritized curricular frameworks and instructional quality, showing a slight preference for online delivery; the Business Sector emphasized adaptive learning and job readiness, favoring on-site programs; Decision-Makers focused on employability and cost, also preferring on-site formats. The findings provide a structured, comparative view of stakeholder priorities and delivery preferences, offering evidence-based guidance for reforming MBA programs. This study demonstrates the utility of FAHP in triangulating stakeholder input and enhancing policy decisions in management education within developing contexts. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1504679 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study employs the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) to assess stakeholder preferences regarding MBA program attributes and delivery modes, specifically online versus on-site, in the post-COVID-19 context of Nepal. Data were collected from three core stakeholder groups: Academic Bodies (faculty and administrators), Business Sector professionals (employers and HR managers), and Decision-Makers (students, alumni, applicants, and parents). Results reveal distinct value orientations: Academic Bodies prioritized curricular frameworks and instructional quality, showing a slight preference for online delivery; the Business Sector emphasized adaptive learning and job readiness, favoring on-site programs; Decision-Makers focused on employability and cost, also preferring on-site formats. The findings provide a structured, comparative view of stakeholder priorities and delivery preferences, offering evidence-based guidance for reforming MBA programs. This study demonstrates the utility of FAHP in triangulating stakeholder input and enhancing policy decisions in management education within developing contexts. |
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| ISSN: | 1540-4595 1540-4609 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/dsji.70021 |
