Improving Ethical Knowledge and Sensemaking from Cases through Elaborative Interrogation and Outcome Valence

James F. Johnson; Zhanna Bagdasarov; Alexandra E. MacDougall; Logan Steele; Shane Connelly; Lynn D. Devenport; Michael D. Mumford

doi:10.1080/08989621.2013.848803

Improving Ethical Knowledge and Sensemaking from Cases through Elaborative Interrogation and Outcome Valence

James F. Johnson, Zhanna Bagdasarov, Alexandra E. MacDougall, Logan Steele, Shane Connelly, Lynn D. Devenport, Michael D. Mumford

Management Department

University of Oklahoma

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Abstract

The case-based approach to learning is popular among many applied fields. However, results of case-based education vary widely on case content and case presentation. This study examined two aspects of case-based education-outcome valence and case elaboration methods-in a two-day case-based Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) ethics education program. Results suggest that outcome information is an integral part of a quality case. Furthermore, valence consistent outcomes may have certain advantages over mixed valence outcome information. Finally, students enjoy and excel working with case material, and the use of elaborative interrogation techniques can significantly improve internally-focused ethical sensemaking strategies associated with personal biases, constraints, and emotions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	265-299
Number of pages	35
Journal	Accountability in Research
Volume	21
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08989621.2013.848803
State	Published - Sep 2014

Keywords

biases
case-based learning
constraints
elaborative interrogation
ethical decision-making
outcome valence
sensemaking
teaching techniques

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