AAPBS Case Center Introduction Ricky Lim Dean, Asian Institute of Management
Origins IIM Ahmedabad, 2006 Asian context, Asian “way” Excitement, added value for AAPBS members Pedagogy and knowledge sharing Faculty capability building
Why cases? Connect better to practitioners: impact Expand pedagogy repertoire Tell fresh Asian management stories Illustrate the “Asian Way” emerging, unique, contextualized management practices Move from instruction to active learning Mintzberg: contextual, personal, reflective, dynamic, interactive
Center Ideas Store and distribute case studies at no cost to members Provide sundry workshops to member professors Facilitate member collaboration in teaching, writing
CasesAACSB standards S2: impact. Advance practice. S8: AOL. Case teaching allows more AOL opportunities WACs, class observation, team presentations S9: Curricula. Cases simulate thinking….making sound decisions in uncertainty…integrating S12: Teaching effectiveness. S15: professional engagement.