Explorations of developmental theory at work in the OB classroom suggest there is much to learn from understanding the interaction between human development and an instructor's approach to the teaching of organizational behavior. This article explores such linkages. It introduces instructors to developmental theory; examines the developmental meaning of student and instructor roles, teaching and evaluation methods, and course content and design for the OB classroom; and discusses five critical implications of developmental thinking for effective management teaching.
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