| This study was designed to seek and evaluate the perceptions of graduate and undergraduate business management students regarding the acceptability of a Web-based education paradigm. The industrialism concept work by Peters was used as a theoretical basis. Additionally, the study discussed the Fordism concept by Farnes, the Neo-Fordism concept by Raggatt, and the skills development work by Humphrey and Stokes.; A survey instrument was developed and e-mailed to 624 graduate and 980 undergraduate management students. The respective return rates were 57% and 51%. Significant differences in perception were determined based upon chi-square testing at the .05 level of confidence.; Findings were varied concerning the perceived learning value found within Internet course elements. Management skills development expectations were perceived as met by respondents. The results also revealed a slight preference for the Internet model when comparing the Web-based modality to traditional education. Relevant research issues are recommended which will further the investigation of Web-based and traditional paradigms, create a better understanding of gender and age-based learning system issues, and facilitate future higher education decisions that can meet student learning value and skills development needs. |
