A Framework for Learning to Work in Teams

Abstract

While businesses are looking for employees who can work effectively in teams, business schools are being criticized for not preparing students with the necessary team-related skills. This article proposes a framework for learning to work in teams by making use of motivation, attitudes toward group work, learning preferences, valuing others' styles, and educational activities. Results from this study indicate that students' attitudes toward group work and various learning tools were significantly different depending on their learning style type and confirm relationships between elements in the framework. Implications for the design of academic courses that prepare people to work in teams are discussed.