Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment

The goal of this research is to develop and evaluate a curriculum that teaches ERP concepts and skills using hands-on practical tasks in a globalised context. The curriculum employs Kolb's experiential learning cycle to facilitate student learning about the issues associated with internationali...

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Main Authors: Rudra, Amit, Jaeger, B., Aitken, Ashley, Chang, Vanessa
Other Authors: Helana Scheepers
Format: Conference Paper
Published: Monash University of Technology 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26132
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author Rudra, Amit
Jaeger, B.
Aitken, Ashley
Chang, Vanessa
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Rudra, Amit
Jaeger, B.
Aitken, Ashley
Chang, Vanessa
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description The goal of this research is to develop and evaluate a curriculum that teaches ERP concepts and skills using hands-on practical tasks in a globalised context. The curriculum employs Kolb's experiential learning cycle to facilitate student learning about the issues associated with internationalisation and globalisation of business operations and the use of ERP systems. A small pilot study was undertaken to test the assignment and logistical arrangements with some students undertaking an international inter-group collaboration. Students in Australia and Norway play alternating customer and vendor roles in business transactions recorded on a SAP ERP system. A pre- and post-survey (based on a previous instrument by Seethamraju) evaluated students' perceived knowledge gain across five different areas. The Norwegian students showed only a minor gain in perceived knowledge whilst the Australian students showed significant gains. Students involved in the inter-group (international) role play showed better understanding of the transactional aspects of business operations that those who did not.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-261322022-12-09T06:09:41Z Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment Rudra, Amit Jaeger, B. Aitken, Ashley Chang, Vanessa Helana Scheepers Michael Davern Collaborative Learning Environment International-Collaboration Enterprise Resource Planning Inter-Group Enterprise Systems The goal of this research is to develop and evaluate a curriculum that teaches ERP concepts and skills using hands-on practical tasks in a globalised context. The curriculum employs Kolb's experiential learning cycle to facilitate student learning about the issues associated with internationalisation and globalisation of business operations and the use of ERP systems. A small pilot study was undertaken to test the assignment and logistical arrangements with some students undertaking an international inter-group collaboration. Students in Australia and Norway play alternating customer and vendor roles in business transactions recorded on a SAP ERP system. A pre- and post-survey (based on a previous instrument by Seethamraju) evaluated students' perceived knowledge gain across five different areas. The Norwegian students showed only a minor gain in perceived knowledge whilst the Australian students showed significant gains. Students involved in the inter-group (international) role play showed better understanding of the transactional aspects of business operations that those who did not. 2009 Conference Paper http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26132 Monash University of Technology restricted
spellingShingle Collaborative Learning Environment
International-Collaboration
Enterprise Resource Planning
Inter-Group
Enterprise Systems
Rudra, Amit
Jaeger, B.
Aitken, Ashley
Chang, Vanessa
Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
title Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
title_full Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
title_fullStr Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
title_full_unstemmed Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
title_short Teaching ERP using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
title_sort teaching erp using an international inter-group collaborative learning environment
topic Collaborative Learning Environment
International-Collaboration
Enterprise Resource Planning
Inter-Group
Enterprise Systems
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26132