rmined during the second class section, but it was to prepare a complete business overview as a first step for the final report and to provide a guideline for later data analysis and development of alternatives. The remainder of the article summarized the class sessions of the following weeks and problems the groups encountered while conducting their research. At every class session (the class was held once a week) each group presented their latest findings that were pertinent to the remainder of the class, and shared their problems, frustrations and suggestions. As the semester came to a close, groups organized their data, constructed a plan and designed a presentation they would present to faculty members and ultimately to the company they had been working with. The professor felt the class was a success, as did the students according to him, but he did admit that they felt the workload was overwhelming for a three-credit class. The instructor feels that each student put in around twenty hours a week, although to me that seems like an underestimate when looking back on what data the students were required to obtain and the methods needed to do so. The summary of the class reminds me of an internship I participated in last summer, and I think it is wonderful these students had an opportunity to take part in such as activity. My only concerns are that the students were cut short on the experience due to obvious time constraints, and also because of the group setting. While two heads are better than one, I have a feeling that the group tended to cater or specialize in each student's forte, which in essence is the purpose of a group, but to me is a shortcoming in such an activity. By doing this, students are not fully exposed to all aspects of the business and such exposure is crucial for oftentimes will be a determining factor in that students choice of continued study or career. While the article had many valid points and is i...
