Case Studies formed the base of teaching the different concepts of Organizational Behavior. Right from the first case study about Jensen Shoes to the Army Crew Team, real life based case studies on Lisa Benton to our last case study on GE; case studies filled our minds throughout.
Sipping a hot tea in the cold weather, the evening discussions revolved around the case study that was to be discussed in class the next day.
The professor used to divide the class into groups and each group had to come with solutions for the different scenarios in the case.
While some of us decided to read the case about Everest 1996, others watched the movie in theatres instead. For the first time, we watched a movie more from the perspective of the case study than as a means of entertainment.
We watched a TEDx talk by Dan Ariely on what makes us feel good about our work with the application of some of the OB concepts.
Dr. David Patient also used a lot of examples from his real life including his family to teach us OB concepts. The professor pulled no stops in mentioning about the funny moments he had with his wife.
What a way to teach Organizational Behavior! A drastic change in the way we have been taught, from Rote Learning to Experiential Learning. A Refreshing change though.
We look forward to more case studies, movies and a meal with the professor next year.
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Aseem Khare
Navigating Officer,Merchant Navy at Teekay Corporation
Truly.. Even the very minute details of organizational behavior were very easily explained by David sir. Not only explained , he made us to feel them by way of excellent case studies, team activities and report writings. Wonderful !!
14 Jan 2016, 04.04 PM