Fostering the development of attitudes : A design-based research study in management education
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2013-08-26
Author(s)
Abstract
In recent years the effectiveness and quality of management education in general, MBA and Executive MBA programs in particular, has been questioned substantially. There are serious doubts about Business Schools' ability to prepare students with the competencies and skills they would need to deal with complex problems in modern organizations. A systematic and scholarly discussion of management education has emerged (Chia, 2005; Grey, 1996; Khurana, 2007; Mintzberg, 2004; Pfeffer, 2002). One part of the debate about problems of management education has emphasized on ethical issues and the process by which students can be enhanced to develop the ‘right' values and attitudes (Bennis, 2005; Gentile, 2010; Grey, 1996; Mitroff, 2004). In an educational perspective little is known about the enhancement of attitudes. The present study brings together theories and research on attitude development from both social psychology and education to develop design principles on how attitude development can be fostered in the context of management education. The study is an educational design-based research project which aims to develop theoretical insights and practical solutions regarding the development of attitudes in a real world context. In close collaboration with the Executive MBA program of the University St.Gallen theoretically oriented learning designs have been developed, integrated into different modules of the program and evolved through multiple cycles of development, testing and refinement with the pursuit of theory building and practical innovation (McKenney & Reeves, 2012).
Language
English
Keywords
attitude development
design-based research
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Responsible Teaching and sustainable learning
Publisher
European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI)
Publisher place
Leuven
Event Title
JURE 2013: Preconference of the 15th Biennial EARLI Conference
Event Location
München
Event Date
26.-27.08.2013
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Division(s)
Eprints ID
223178