This article examines the trials and tribulations of team teaching in the integrated MBA format. Beginning with a discussion of various forms and issues associated with team interdependence, it then addresses several key aspects of team teaching: differing teaching styles, sharing the workload, team grading, and team decision making. The article concludes with general observations about the team teaching process.
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