This article describes the implementation of the dilemma counseling
approach to an undergraduate organizational behavior classroom
setting, a longitudinal "experiential exercise" of one year's dura
tion. Dilemma counseling in the group setting is explained using
The Life Cycle Theory of Leadership and Client-Centered Therapy
parameters. Finally, an analysis of students' perceived degree of
participation, learning, skill development, and overall satisfaction
with the experimental format is presented.
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