Mode 1 and Mode 2 management education

Mode 1 and Mode 2 management education

From: Ho, J.K.K.                       Dated: November 10, 2016.

A table to compare mode 1 and mode 2 management education, as proposed by Ho, J.K.K. for studying the subject of management education

	Mode 1 management education	Mode 2 management education
1.      Cost	Expensive school fee.	No school fee.
2.      Time orientation	Compressed and accelerated speed on learning.	Leisurely speed on learning.
3.      Learning objective	To get a pass in order to graduate from a formal management education programme.	Ongoing self-development, including managerial competence development
4.      Learning methods	Learn by role on study materials covered by exam scope information; exam scope should be narrow and study materials should be focused and condensed; Externally-driven learning.	Leisure reading; Concern, problem and interest-driven. Internally-driven learning.
5.      Teaching methods	Supposed to be classroom based; but only attend class at the last lecture to learn exam scope.	Self-directed with a network of informal mentors. Minimal role is played by any teachers; non-classroom based.
6.      Learning environment	Classroom, study room and home.	Anywhere, anytime.
7.      Learning experience	Stressful and unpleasant; Tend to be non-engaging.	Enjoyable and relaxed; Engaging.
8.      Study materials	Past exam papers; lecture notes; textbooks and articles specified in course handbooks	Both academic and non-academic sources
9.      Perceived practical value of academic management knowledge	Small	Large