Diversity courses cover a variety of relevant topics, but it is difficult to convey the dilemmas those with stigmatized, invisible social identities may encounter in the workplace. This exercise attempts to situate students in the perspective of both the person with the invisible identity and those who may unintentionally place that person in a…

Theoretical and empirical literature is often assigned in undergraduate and graduate management education. Even though the ability to read, interpret, and evaluate scholarly articles is an important skill for students and practitioners, comprehending and applying the information contained in scholarly articles can be challenging for a variety of…

Personnel selection is a key topic in Human Resource Management (HRM) courses. Many selection exercises focus on management situations that are unfamiliar to students who are taking introductory HRM courses. In contrast, this exercise introduces students to the pre-interview steps in the personnel selection process by asking them to determine the…

This case study helps students better understand barriers to youth sport participation that low-income families face and then offer solutions to alleviate some barriers and create a more inclusive sport community. The case focuses on the struggle that many sport organizations face when trying to increase diversity and inclusiveness, regardless of…

Critics of ethics education suggest that students need to learn about contextual pressures of workplace ethical decisions and develop skills to handle them. Thus, instructors are often challenged to integrate an ethics unit into organizational behavior courses in ways that complement, rather than duplicate, what may have been covered in their…

Many students ignore or underappreciate the important role that financial and accounting considerations have on the formulation and implementation of realistic and ultimately effective strategies. This article describes an exercise that helps build the ability to integrate strategic thinking with financial analysis. Its purpose is to help students…

Outlines common corporate writing problems and suggests basic strategies for teaching corporate employees to solve them. (AEA)

Discusses a scenario about offending student behaviors in a classroom during lecture, specifically focusing on a sleeping student. Presents a list of responses for possible solutions to these behaviors from a brainstorming session. Makes recommendations to teachers for what to do in that kind of situation. Provides two Internet addresses for…

A course on spiritual dimensions of leadership was designed using the metaphor of an inn at a crossroads. The inn included a virtual library of Web-based texts and studio space for creativity and self-expression. Seven workshops explored the following themes: language of leadership and change, personal leadership qualities, vision and mission,…

Attempts to bring a practical emphasis to the subject of sales training guidance for both newer and more experienced sales trainers. Explores the potentials, procedures, and possible limitations of applying a strategic planning process within corporate sales training functions. (CT)

The management style and climate set by a trainee's supervisor can hinder transfer of training. Trainers should (1) seek supervisor commitment and input; (2) share course objectives and content; (3) have supervisors and trainees meet before and after the training; and (4) follow up with supervisors. (SK)

Describes two improvisation exercises that use organizational contexts to reinforce management theory and build management skills. Outlines rules for improv, including active listening and "yes, and" (never denying information). (SK)

Advocates a course in interpretive reading for students interested in careers in management to help them manage people. Encourages more imagination, vision, skill, and art. (PD)

Consisting of two units on health and safety, the trainer's guide provides suggested activities and methods of acquiring performance objectives in each unit; sample workshop schedules for 6-hour training sessions for small, average, and large groups; suggestions for organizing and using discussion groups; an annotated reference list; and support…

Gives advice about how to be most effective in interactions with students who are executives. Discusses principles that include providing a positive approach between learner and teacher, creating a participative class process and environment, developing utility of learnings, using team activities, and underscoring learner responsibility in…