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Case Article—You Can’t Take It with You

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  • Coleen Wilder

    (Valparaiso University, College of Business, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383; b Pacific Lutheran University, School of Business, Tacoma, Washington 98477)

  • Sailu Li

    (Valparaiso University, College of Business, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383; b Pacific Lutheran University, School of Business, Tacoma, Washington 98477)

Abstract

The primary goal of the accompanying case study, “You Can’t Take It with You,” is to help business students develop better problem-solving skills. Teaching quantitative courses to students not in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) discipline can be a challenging task. Using concrete examples with spreadsheets is an effective teaching strategy that appeals to many business students. This case study offers a concrete and relevant exercise using the base package of Excel. It is multidisciplinary and flexible in its delivery, allowing instructors to effectively integrate it into their course(s). Topics that may be covered include simulation, data analysis, and the time value of money. Advanced Excel functions that may be used include PMT, NORMINV, VLOOKUP, Scenario Manager, Data Table, and Goal Seek. Overall, students believed the case was challenging and that it was a valuable learning experience.

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  • Coleen Wilder & Sailu Li, 2019. "Case Article—You Can’t Take It with You," INFORMS Transactions on Education, INFORMS, vol. 20(1), pages 33-36, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orited:v:20:y:2019:i:1:p:33-36
    DOI: 10.1287/ited.2019.0209ca
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