An Exploration of the Research/Teaching Trade‐off in the Perception of Business Students1. Issue 2 (16th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Giangreco, Antonio; Goethals, Frank; Maes, Johan
• Is Part Of: European management review. Volume 10:Issue 2(2013)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 81
• Publication Date: 2013-05-16
• Subjects: Management -- Europe -- Periodicals; Management science -- Europe -- Periodicals; 658.009405
• DOI: 10.1111/emre.12009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-4754

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Most business education institutions (BEIs) try to hire good researchers for teaching. However, it is controversial to say that excellent researchers are always excellent instructors. This paper explores the students' perception of the teaching delivered by both researchers and non‐researchers. Our data suggests that the pure possession of a PhD is negatively related to measured aspects of students' satisfaction with classes. However, the instructor's publication record is positively related to most – but not all – aspects. Having more teaching experience, another element that is typically considered in an instructor's job interview, is not positively related to the students' satisfaction, but rather it is the specific teaching experience in that specific BEI that counts. Moreover, smaller group sizes, a key element in a BEI's cost structure, are appreciated by students. Finally, compulsory and optional classes are perceived to be equally useful, although the latter seem to overall better satisfy and entertain students.</p> </abstract>