ERIC Number: EJ1385392
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-2323
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3356
A Tale of Two Team Formation Methods: Innovative Ways to Form Student Teams
Welsh, Elizabeth T.; Slack, Mary Eisele
Journal of Education for Business, v98 n2 p77-83 2023
Given the preponderance of teams in business schools, and their effect on student learning and experience, it is important to carefully consider team formation. While random assignment, student choice and various professor chosen methods have been considered, they have drawbacks. Therefore, this paper explores two methods using similar student motivation--either for the course or a topic--as the mechanism for team assignment. Three classes were surveyed about their experiences. Aspects examined included individual contribution, and team satisfaction and environment, as well as qualitative experience. The results suggest that these methods can be effective, assuming they align with course goals and context, and students strongly recommend using them.
Descriptors: Business Schools, Business Administration Education, Teamwork, Group Dynamics, Student Motivation, Student Satisfaction, Student Interests, Undergraduate Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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