Case method of teaching Participants and Instructors perspective By B.V.L.Narayana

CMT – Participants perspective Case – stories representing reality Provide data and background of a major decision Understand realities of a particular organisation CMT – range of teaching styles and objectives using cases for teaching

CMT – Participants perspective Cases used to –Illustrate points, concepts, real life situations –Develop analytical and strategic thinking –Develop and maintain teaching process –Develop communication and information skills –Integrate theory and practice

CMT – Participants perspective Case studies effective for –Communication and interpersonal skills- 91% –Integrative skills– 71% –Pedagogic- 67% –Illustrative—62% –Strategic and analytical thinking—57%

CMT – Participants perspective CMT— –Is a participative method –Requires considerable preparation –Benefits arising Linked to participants purpose preparation

CMT INSTRUCTORS PERSPECTIVE TO CONVEY CONCEPTS FACILITATE SKILL DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFY NEW USES FOR CASE DEVELOP CASE FURTHER –NEW PERSPECTIVES LEARNING FOR SELF

CMT – Participants perspective References: Jennings, David :(1996) strategic management and the case method : journal of management development, volume 15, no 9, pp 4—12 Jennings, David( 2002) : strategic management : an evaluation of the use of three learning methods, the journal of management development, volume 21, no 9, pp 655—665.