Finding meaning in management : work-inexperienced students' constructions of management

摘要: This study reveals how work-inexperienced first-year students’ conceptions of management changed across a semester. The occurred in the context radical redesign an introductory management unit. Forty-five participants responded to survey twice during semester. Staff judgements student development and engagement were included. The results suggest that (a) two fundamental conceptualisations underpinned student responses, (b) students have some formal concepts, (c) after intervention, reflected higher complexity, (d) compared with beginning semester, fewer negative of management reported, (e) gender or cultural differences not evident data. Our research design does allow causal conclusions about efficacy this intervention. Nevertheless, we argue more “real world” authentic learning experiences are likely make positive contribution enhancing management.