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Article Information:
Title:
Achieving desirable group-work outcomes through the group allocation process
Author(s):
Phil Kelly
Journal:
Year:
2008
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
22 - 38
DOI:
10.1108/13527590810860186
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider how to form and compose work-groups for teaching and learning in diverse classrooms comprising internationally mobile students.
Design/methodology/approach – This study uses survey data from 150 MBA students from 25 countries.
Findings – The way members are allocated to a group impacts on both affective and performance outcomes.
Originality/value – For educators and trainers, these results emphasize the importance of group allocation and composition methods for affective and performance outcomes.
Keywords:
Group work,
Multicultural societies,
Overseas students
Article Type:
Research paper
References:
Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/13527590810860186