GMAT-AWA Score as a Predictor of Success in a Managerial Communication Course

Autor/inn/en	Hill, Kathy L.; Hynes, Geraldine E.; Joyce, Marguerite P.; Green, John S.
Titel	GMAT-AWA Score as a Predictor of Success in a Managerial Communication Course
Quelle	In: Business Communication Quarterly, 74 (2011) 2, S.103-118 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1080-5699
DOI	10.1177/1080569911404052
Schlagwörter	Communication Skills; Business Administration Education; Writing Assignments; Writing Evaluation; Writing Tests; Writing Exercises; Correlation; Critical Thinking; Academic Achievement; Standardized Tests; College Entrance Examinations; Evidence + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kommunikationsstil; Writing test; Schreibtest; Schreibübung; Korrelation; Kritisches Denken; Schulleistung; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; Aufnahmeprüfung; Evidenz
Abstract	Because communication skills, especially writing, are such an integral part of managerial work, it may be postulated that these skills are associated with managerial success. Yet evidence of writing competency is not universally considered for admission to MBA programs. The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible correlation between the Analytical Writing Assessment Section (AWA) of the GMAT exam and a "critical thinking" writing assignment that is similar to the AWA. Results indicate that the AWA is significantly correlated with achievement, not only on the writing assignment but also with the final grade in a managerial communication course. (Contains 4 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10