Achieving desirable group‐work outcomes through the group allocation process

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to consider how to form and compose work‐groups for teaching and learning in diverse classrooms comprising internationally mobile students.

Design/methodology/approach

This study uses survey data from 150 MBA students from 25 countries.

Findings

The way members are allocated to a group impacts on both affective and performance outcomes.

Originality/value

For educators and trainers, these results emphasize the importance of group allocation and composition methods for affective and performance outcomes.

Citation

Kelly, P. (2008), "Achieving desirable group‐work outcomes through the group allocation process", Team Performance Management, Vol. 14 No. 1/2, pp. 22-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527590810860186