ERIC Number: EJ1161273
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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Secrets to Success: Business Skills and Knowledge That Students Find Most Useful in Succeeding in a Capstone Course Simulation
Gresch, Eric; Rawls, Janita
Journal of Education for Business, v92 n7 p358-367 2017
This exploratory research examines students' perceptions of a capstone business simulation game by identifying (a) courses that were most useful in preparing students for the simulation and (b) interpersonal skills students found most helpful when working with teammates on the simulation. Also identified are the simulation's impact on student understanding of business disciplines and additional interpersonal skills training desired by the students. By studying these later topics, faculty members can alter their course design so that students are better prepared for their capstone course simulation. Finally, connections between the simulation participation and attitudes toward employment and career success are explored.
Descriptors: Business Skills, Success, Simulation, Interpersonal Competence, Student Attitudes, Relevance (Education), Educational Games, Educational Needs, Student Educational Objectives, Academic Achievement, Skill Development, Statistical Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness, College Students, Course Evaluation, Case Studies, Student Surveys, Business Administration Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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