Assessing the Impact of the Case Study Method on Management Education Outcomes
Keywords:
Case Study Method; Management Education; Learning Outcomes; Decision-Making Competency; Mixed MethodsAbstract
This study examines the impact of the Case Study Method (CSM) on management education outcomes, particularly managerial decision-making competency, critical thinking, student engagement, and employability. Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, quantitative data were collected through surveys from students, faculty members, and recruiters across multiple institutions, and complemented by qualitative interviews to deepen interpretation of the findings. The results indicate that CSM has a significant positive effect on all measured outcomes, with the strongest influence observed in managerial decision-making competency. The study further reveals that facilitation quality and case library richness significantly moderate the effectiveness of CSM, highlighting the importance of instructional capacity and learning resources. In addition, structural and cultural barriers were identified as key challenges in implementing case-based learning, particularly in emerging market contexts. The findings suggest that effective CSM implementation requires not only curriculum integration but also sustained investment in faculty development and contextualized learning materials. This study contributes to management education literature by providing empirical evidence across diverse regional contexts and offering practical implications for improving case-based pedagogy.
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