Using Cross-Cultural Dimensions Exercises to Improve and Measure Learning Outcomes in International Business Courses

Abstract

This article proposes an approach for using cross-cultural dimensions exercises to improve and measure learning outcomes in international business courses. The following key issues are highlighted: (a) what are the targeted learning outcomes to be assessed, (b) how to measure the accomplishment of these learning outcomes, (c) the input measures needed to determine what the students had learned, and (d) the measurement process. Also, this article offers educators strategies for merging assurance of learning approaches into business courses that are integrative in nature, and an example on how to use cross-cultural dimensions exercises as a pedagogical tool for enhancing and measuring learning.

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“…Therefore, in keeping with our interpretivist philosophy, rather than using a test in order to measure cultural intelligence (e.g. Erez et al, 2013), we follow the suggestions of Zainuba and Rahal (2012) regarding self-assessment, as we were interested in students' own understanding and self-evaluations, as this is a skill identified as important for graduate employment (Diamond et al, 2011).…”