ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN ADMINISTRATION COURSES: AN ANALYSIS OF THE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This objective of this study was to evaluate the importance attributed by Management administration faculty to the area of Environmental management, and also to analyze the future intentions of these professionals regarding this area. Data from a total 41 professors of different institutions from the city of Fortaleza were collected by using a structured questionnaire. These data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistics (average, standard deviations, and frequencies). The results indicated mainly that: (1) the professors evaluate that the environmental management is an area of great relevance for the Administration courses, and that there is has a moderate necessity of this area in the courses; (2) on the other hand, and although the great relevance attributed to the area, the professors intentions of involvement with the area was of low level. The results bring consistent information for professors, managers of institutions, and authors of instructional materials, and can contribute for a better execution their educational activities.