scholarly journals The Role of Classroom Discussion

2018 ◽  
pp. 87-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Carrasco ◽  
David Torres Irribarra
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Discussion

Cipla-Medpro acquisition: the pre- and post-merger story

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-42
Author(s):  
Nishant Saxena ◽  
Marius Ungerer
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Classroom Discussion ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Strategic Hrm ◽  
Cross Country

Title Cipla-Medpro acquisition: the pre- and post-merger story. Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: to develop a deeper understanding of the pre- and post-merger factors that should be considered in an M&A transaction; to develop an appreciation of the human capital and organisation cultural aspects involved in cross-country M&A’s; to develop an understanding of the role of leaders and an integration team to make an M&A realise the intended value; and to develop a sensitivity for doing an M&A in a developing country like South Africa. Case overview/synopsis This case study creates opportunities for discussing both pre-merger and post-merger dynamics to create a sensitivity that multiple factors contribute to a successful merger and acquisition strategic move. It is intended for classroom discussion only and does not represent correct or incorrect handling of the situation. Complexity academic level The complexity is MBA level. This case is primarily focussed on M&A’s as part of a course in Strategic Management (MBA level) but can also be considered for a course on Strategic HRM. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS: 11 Strategy.

Social Desirability Bias: A Demonstration and Technique for Its Reduction

1987 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randall A. Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Social Desirability ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Classroom Discussion ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Social Desirability Bias ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Instruction Format

A demonstration of social desirability bias in survey research suitable for moderate to large class sizes is described. The method used to reduce subjects' response bias involved a manipulation of instructions on a questionnaire. The standard instruction format requested subjects to respond to three questions on dental hygiene behavior and not to sign their names on the questionnaires. The modified instructions included additional information regarding the anonymity of the subjects' responses, the need for accurate information, and the role of the subject as a contributor of valuable information. The results from the demonstration are reported and topics for classroom discussion are suggested.

scholarly journals Teaching as Abductive Reasoning: The Role of Argumentation

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrysi Rapanta
Keyword(s):  
Abductive Reasoning ◽  
Classroom Discussion ◽  
Argumentation Schemes ◽  
The One

The view that argumentation is a desired reasoning practice in the classroom is well reported in the literature. Nonetheless, it is still not clear what type of reasoning supports classroom argumentation. The paper discusses abductive reasoning as the most adequate for students’ arguments to emerge in a classroom discussion. Abductive reasoning embraces the idea of plausibility and defeasibility of both the premises and the conclusion. As such, teachers’ role becomes the one of guiding students through formulating relevant hypotheses and selecting the most plausible one according to criteria. Argumentation schemes are proposed as useful tools in this process.L'idée que l'argumentation est une pratique de raisonnement souhaitée en classe est bien documentée dans la littérature. Néanmoins, il n'est toujours pas clair quel type de raisonnement soutient l'argumentation en classe. Dans cet article on discute du raisonnement abductif comme étant le plus adéquat pour que les arguments des élèves émergent dans une discussion en classe. Le raisonnement abductif emploie l'idée de plausibilité et de la révocabilité des prémisses et de la conclusion. En tant que tel, le rôle des enseignants consiste à guider les élèves à formuler des hypothèses pertinentes et à sélectionner le plus plausible selon des critères. Les schèmes d'argumentation sont proposés comme des outils utiles dans ce processus.

Quality of Earnings and Accounting Estimates: A Case of Decisions

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Logical Reasoning ◽  
Classroom Discussion ◽  
Large Company ◽  
Absolute Certainty ◽  
Accounting Estimates

This case demonstrates the effect of accounting estimate decisions on quality of earnings. Many accounting decisions involve the use of estimates in situations where absolute certainty is not available. The case involves three activities. First, you will read a hypothetical but realistic scenario involving period-end adjustments for the division of a large company. Second, assuming the role of the division controller, you will make the four required decisions and determine division net earnings after adjustment. Finally, you will prepare a detailed communication documenting the rationale for your decisions, which will form the basis for later classroom discussion. Completion of the case will enable you to resolve unstructured problems utilizing judgment and assumptions and to develop logical reasoning for your decisions.

scholarly journals Sunny Hollow Orchard: A Decision Case as a Basis for Classroom Discussion

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
Doug S. Foulk ◽  
Emily E. Hoover
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Apple Orchard ◽  
Classroom Discussion ◽  
Susceptible Cultivar ◽  
Perennial Crop ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
Orchard Management ◽  
Production Practices

This decision case concerns the need to make management decisions in a commercial apple orchard planted largely with `Haralson,' a russet-susceptible cultivar. The growers described in this situation had to decide whether applying GA4+7 for russet suppression was appropriate for their operation, given the financial, cultural and pesticide issues that required addressing. The case is intended for use in fruit production or other intermediate to advanced undergraduate horticulture courses and assumes a knowledge of basic perennial-crop production practices. Students assume the role of a decisionmaker in the complicated issue of orchard management.

Role of dactinomycin in the improved survival of children with Wilms' tumor

JAMA ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 195 (12) ◽  
pp. 1005-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Fernbach
Keyword(s):  
Wilms Tumor

Role of the allergist in diagnosis and management of patients with uveitis

JAMA ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 195 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. E. Van Metre
Keyword(s):  
Diagnosis And Management

The power of norms to sway fused group members

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winnifred R. Louis ◽  
Craig McGarty ◽  
Emma F. Thomas ◽  
Catherine E. Amiot ◽  
Fathali M. Moghaddam
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary Anthropology ◽  
Normative Systems ◽  
Violent Extremism ◽  
Identity Fusion ◽  
Group Members

AbstractWhitehouse adapts insights from evolutionary anthropology to interpret extreme self-sacrifice through the concept of identity fusion. The model neglects the role of normative systems in shaping behaviors, especially in relation to violent extremism. In peaceful groups, increasing fusion will actually decrease extremism. Groups collectively appraise threats and opportunities, actively debate action options, and rarely choose violence toward self or others.

Elaborating the role of reflection and individual differences in the study of folk-economic beliefs

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Arceneaux
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
History Of ◽  
Economic Beliefs

AbstractIntuitions guide decision-making, and looking to the evolutionary history of humans illuminates why some behavioral responses are more intuitive than others. Yet a place remains for cognitive processes to second-guess intuitive responses – that is, to be reflective – and individual differences abound in automatic, intuitive processing as well.

The role of affect in feelings of obligation

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefen Beeler-Duden ◽  
Meltem Yucel ◽  
Amrisha Vaish
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Sense Of Obligation

Abstract Tomasello offers a compelling account of the emergence of humans’ sense of obligation. We suggest that more needs to be said about the role of affect in the creation of obligations. We also argue that positive emotions such as gratitude evolved to encourage individuals to fulfill cooperative obligations without the negative quality that Tomasello proposes is inherent in obligations.

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