Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Balancing Functional and Integrative Knowledge Using Large-Scale Simulations in Capstone Business Strategy Classes.

Stephen, John; Parente, Diane H.; Brown, Randy C.

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ERIC Number: EJ642487

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Seeing the Forest and the Trees: Balancing Functional and Integrative Knowledge Using Large-Scale Simulations in Capstone Business Strategy Classes.

Stephen, John; Parente, Diane H.; Brown, Randy C.

Journal of Management Education, v26 n2 p164-93 Apr 2002

In capstone business strategy courses, a large-scale simulation organized student teams into "corporations" that prepared functional and integrative deliverables. Data from 502 students supported the effectiveness of large-scale simulation in helping students recognize the importance of integrating functional knowledge and developing an integrative perspective. (Contains 30 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Capstone Experiences, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Activities, Outcomes of Education, Simulation, Student Attitudes, Teamwork

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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