Using a Spreadsheet for Active Learning Projects in Operations Management

Leslie Gardner - lgardner@uindy.edu
University of Indianapolis, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

Abstract

This paper describes a set of active learning strategies using or supplemented by spreadsheets that enables students to learn the logic behind software packages, to gain experience using a spreadsheet to solve real problems, to have a more clear view of the dynamics of business systems, and to learn to organize and managescale projects.

Key words
spreadsheet; simulation; mrp; aggregate planning; forecasting; quality control; beer game

History
Received: May 20, 2007; accepted: December 21, 2007. This paper was with the author 3 months for 3 revisions.

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10.1287/ited.8.2.75

Citation Information
Gardner, L. 2008. Using a spreadsheet for active learning projects in operations management. INFORMS Trans. Ed. 8(2) 75-88. Available online at http://ite.pubs.informs.org/.

DOI: 10.1287/ited.1070.0004