Our Favorite Assignment: The In-Basket Activity

Authors

  • Rolyn E. Kerr

Abstract

Experience-based learning has become a major component of many university curricula especially in business schools. The development and implementation of an in-basket exercise as a final assessment for an undergraduate Business Communication course is detailed. The nature of various elements of the exercise, their positioning and a research-based rationale for their inclusion is discussed in the context of how to administer such an experience-based learning tool for student assessment. Student feedback on the project suggests a recognition and appreciation of the practical aspects of the exercise. Recommendations on considerations for prospective instructor development and implantation of the project are also offered.

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