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abstract

What is the best way to develop the next generation of managers and leaders? The present study takes aim at directly comparing the effectiveness of problem-based learning with the more traditional, lecture-based instruction, as well as a hybrid approach, on student learning in the management classroom. It seems clear from the literature on problembased learning in medical schools that problem-based learning has a positive impact on the acquisition of problem-solving skills but either a negative impact or no impact on knowledge acquisition. The present study was designed to directly assess the differential impact of problem-based learning and lecture-based instruction on both the acquisition of problem-solving skills, specifically critical thinking skills, and knowledge acquisition in the management classroom. Findings parallel those found in medial school classrooms. Implication for instruction and curriculum design in the management classroom are considered.

5. Discussion

Somewhat similar to what was found in the application of problem-based learning within a medical school context (Albanese & Mitchell, 1993; Vernon & Blake, 1993; and Dochy et al., 2003), within a management classroom lecture-based instruction promotes more content learning and knowledge acquisition, whereas problem-based learning promotes more problem-solving and critical thinking skills. However, a hybrid of the two approaches, leveraging mini-lectures as well as illdefined, real-world problems, led to more knowledge acquisition and critical thinking skills, particularly for students later in their academic careers (knowledge acquisition) and students with lower than average GPAs (critical thinking skills). Therefore, the hybrid approach would seem to be more effective overall at promoting learning than either a problem-based or lecture based approach singly.