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School management autonomy in Cambodia: A case study at new generation schools (NGS) Chet, Chealy; Serey, Sok; Chey, Chan Oeurn; UN, Leang; Sou, Veasna
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta in cooperation with Himpunan Evaluasi Pendidikan Indonesia (HEPI) Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/pep.v28i2.78274

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Autonomy is a crucial factor affecting the overall functioning of educational institutions, particularly in decision-making. In developing countries, schools have faced challenges in adopting autonomy; however, it is very useful for quality education. Cambodian schools also face challenges in achieving effective autonomy across key areas. Organizational and staff autonomy is restricted by limited local governance and hiring flexibility, while financial autonomy is hindered by insufficient funding and financial management skills. Academic autonomy is constrained by centralized curriculum requirements, limiting innovative, locally-responsive teaching approaches.  This study investigates the extent of school management autonomy in New Generation Schools (NGS) in Cambodia and its impact on teaching quality. The research used a mixed-methods research design; data were collected from 235 secondary school teachers across four NGSs, representing both urban and rural settings, to capture diverse perspectives. A structured questionnaire was used to measure teachers' perceptions of autonomy across key dimensions and in-depth interviews with school principals. The results indicate that the NGS enjoys a high degree of autonomy, with the respondents rating organizational, financial, staff, and academic autonomy highly. This level of autonomy enables schools to implement management practices and educational programs tailored to their specific needs, thereby enhancing teaching quality. The findings suggest sustaining and furthering these autonomies can significantly improve academic outcomes. The study concludes that extending the NGS autonomy model to more schools could enhance educational outcomes nationwide.
Marketing Performance and Family-Owned Successor Skills in Foreign-Owned Businesses in Cambodia Chea, Mengtieng; Try, Chanthuch; Sou, Veasna
International Journal of Indonesian Business Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Asosiasi Dosen Peneliti Ilmu Ekonomi dan Bisnis Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54099/ijibr.v4i2.1534

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Purpose – Cambodia's liberal investment policies and economic growth have led to an increase in foreign-owned enterprises (FOEs), which often incorporate family-owned local partners. Market conditions, firm resources, and successor skills influence marketing performance in these hybrid business arrangements. This study investigates the relationship between family-owned successor skills and marketing performance in Cambodian FOEs, identifying critical successor competencies for success and offering managerial implications. Methodology/Approach – The study employed purposive sampling to gather information from foreigners with family businesses in Phnom Penh, Ta Khmau, and Sihanoukville, Cambodia. With 420 questionnaires distributed, 328 returned, and 38 rejected, 290 respondents provided valid data, aligning with Bowerman et al.'s formula for quantitative research and structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings – The study reveals that experiential knowledge and environmental sustainability intention significantly predict business alignment, positively influencing marketing performance and successor skills. The model supports hypotheses and offers valuable insights for strategic and succession planning, despite the rejection of the hypothesis about the family business mindset. Novelty/value – The study explores the impact of family-owned successor skills on marketing performance in foreign-owned businesses in Cambodia, using succession theory, marketing capability frameworks, resource-based view, knowledge-based View, stewardship theory, strategic fit theory, dynamic capabilities theory, and experiential learning theory to explain the research hypothesis development as proposed in Figure 1.