Toward a Theory of Teaching Business Policy

Abstract

A model is developed for thinking about and researching the relative effectiveness of various pedagogies for teaching business policy. The model begins with the determination of course purpose. Specific learning objectives which support these purposes are then established. Determination of appropriate pedagogy stems directly from the course objectives. The actual choice of pedagogy is influenced by the physical and professional constraints of the larger system, the learning styles of both the instructor and the student, and the role behavior of the instructor. The model can be used to generate more focused research which will result in comparability between studies.