Information Technology Reference
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Chapter XXIV
Real Live Cases in
Training Management of
Information Resources
During the Transition to
Market Economy
Dimitar Christozov
American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria
ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the use of real live cases, based on students' experience, in training for the
Information Resources Management (IRM) course is discussed. IRM is a core-required
course of a MIS MBA program. This approach is compared with one that explores cases
drawn from textbooks. The objective of comparison is student's learning outcome. Two
groups of students, trained under the two paradigms, were selected, and their performances,
after graduation, were compared. The students play key roles in their companies. Assessment
shows that in given circumstances (transition from centrally planning to market-oriented
economy, small enterprises, and underdeveloped information infrastructure), the use or
real live cases offered by the students allows training to be kept relevant to the business
practices.
