Title: Modifying entrepreneurial design by utilising case study analysis

Authors: Roger Paskvan

Addresses: Bemidji State University, Deputy Hall 234, 3516 Mill Street, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Abstract: This paper augments existing knowledge about the influence of instructional methods for case study methodology available to improve students| learning outcomes. The employment of case study analysis as a teaching tool is respected in the management community. A case study sets the stage in a factual manner, the events and organisational circumstances surrounding a particular managerial or leadership situation. Management practices, financial and economic direction as well as company|s experiences provide a rich avenue of information. In most management courses students use case studies about specific companies to practice strategic analysis and to gain some experience in the tasks of crafting and implementing strategy to lead their organisation to economic success. The purpose of this paper is to look at how case studies are utilised in an educational atmosphere and present specific directives for using them.

Keywords: entrepreneurship; case study analysis; methodology; leadership; managerial strategy; learning outcomes; management practice; entrepreneurial design; case studies; student learning; teaching tools; management education; business education; business schools; higher education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMP.2011.039208

International Journal of Management Practice, 2011 Vol.4 No.4, pp.392 - 402

Published online: 25 Mar 2011 *

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