Instructors can implement this case as either an in-class assignment or out-of-class deliverable. When implementing the case in-class, students took approximately 80 minutes to read the case and answer the questions. Since the class period was also 80 minutes, the instructor led a 15-minute debriefing discussion the following class period. Instructors looking to implement this case and discussion within an 80-minute time period (or less) may strategically select questions aligned with the desired learning objectives to allow sufficient time for an in-class discussion as well.
As an individual out-of-class assignment, the students read the case and responded to the questions. The case was discussed in-class during the following class period. Given the length of time to complete the assignment, requiring students to read the case and answer the required questions outside of class is likely the optimal implementation for most instructors. Instructors may also consider having the students read the...
