MANAGEMENT SCIENCE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES: CORPORATE LEADER’S LECTURE ROOM TOOL BOX SKILLS
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Based on the strategic nature of management science and the particular branding characteristics adopted by Business Schools, this paper considered approaches to enhance teaching of Masters of Business Administration program by utilizing management science teaching methodologies. Eight possible approaches, six thinking hats, menu engineering approaches, case study, concept mapping, virtonomics, thesis writer’s circles, game theory and interpretive structural modeling ‘were proposed. Corresponding peer assessment, constant review, short tests, discussion as well as document production schemes were used for evaluation in the preliminary research to select the approaches. Also discussed were possible challenges of combining these strategies with the traditional ones and the extent to which these methods could contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning for future managers. The results of the study revealed that a suitable and appropriate climate in class was prerequisite for opinions exchanges among student managers. Moreover, the approaches promoted, communication, teamwork, development of critical thought and presentation skills. The study further revealed that a combination of this method with traditional methodologies created a multiplier effect on the traditional approaches. The right application of management science teaching strategies helped to produce the best managers.
Keywords: Competitive MBA; Management Science; Critical Thinkers; Ranking CEOs; Tool Box Skills
CITATION: Ouma, D. (2022). Management science teaching methodologies: corporate leader’s lecture room tool box skills. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (1), 714 – 721.
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