Abstract
In many business courses, computer-based simulations are becoming a popular choice of pedagogical technique, yet research is only beginning to consider how these simulation games impact student outcomes. In this study, the author investigated individual perceptions of simulation team dynamics and their relationship to student affect regarding the simulation as well as simulation performance in a sample of 172 responding students. The results reflected that a student’s affect regarding the simulation game was influenced by student team cohesion and student team independence. Alternatively, student simulation performance was influenced by team heterogeneity, opportunistic practices, and hypothesis-driven thinking. These findings encourage instructors to consider thoughtfully the outcomes they want students to experience when structuring student teams that will participate in simulation learning games.
Team dynamics and conflict resolution in work teams can be positive and negative. The knowledge of team dynamics and conflict resolutions is necessary in order for a team to obtain success. While working with a group there will be some positive and negative dynamics of the team. Team dynamics for work teams is considered to be very essential for the group to be successful. Team dynamics could be defined as the principles that structure a team. One great reason to work on as a team is diversity. Most group members have different backgrounds which would allow the team to have variety while working together. In addition, when working together members have a chance to share their individual personality through creativity. Having others working together makes it easy to collect thoughts and ideas for t ...