A perception of lesser value for online degrees may lead employers to discount educational background based upon delivery mode. This article examines employers’ perceptions of face‐to‐face versus online master of business administration degrees in new hire and promotion decisions. Using a qualitative design, the authors conducted a pilot and larger study. Results indicated that those making selection decisions view face‐to‐face degrees more positively than online degrees. This finding is considerably more pronounced for employers making new hire decisions than for those making promotion decisions. Specific results and implications are discussed.

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雇主对在线与面对面学位课程的看法

在线学位的价值较低的看法可能会导致雇主根据交付模式来打折教育背景。本文考察了雇主在新员工聘用和晋升决策中面对面与在线工商管理硕士的看法。使用定性设计，作者进行了试点和较大的研究。结果表明，做出选择决定的人比面对面的学位更正面看。与作出晋升决定的雇主相比，这一发现对做出新的雇用决定的雇主而言更为明显。讨论了具体结果和含义。