JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Using PBL Assignments in Undergraduate Operations Management Course

Author(s): Bijayananda Naik

Citation: Bijayananda Naik, (2011) "Using PBL Assignments in Undergraduate Operations Management Course," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.11, Iss. 2, pp. 84 - 90

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Problem-based learning (PBL) assignments may be embedded within the traditional format of

undergraduate operations management course to enhance student understanding of the integrative nature

of management decisions. This research investigates student response to the use of a Web-based supply

chain management game as a PBL assignment in a lecture based operations management course in an

undergraduate curriculum. The results of this research indicate that embedding PBL assignments in the

lecture based operations management course has the potential for enhancing the course if the issue of

increased workload for the students can be addressed.