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Food item inventory instructional simulation using microcomputers.

B J Cloninger1, A M Messersmith, C W McEwan

  • 1Department of Food Systems Management, College of Home Economics, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|September 1, 1988
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Summary

A food item inventory simulation effectively enhanced university students' understanding of perpetual and periodic inventory systems management. This microcomputer-based instructional tool proved successful in improving inventory management knowledge.

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Area of Science:

  • Business Education
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Inventory management is crucial in foodservice operations.
  • Traditional teaching methods may not fully engage students in complex inventory systems.
  • Microcomputer-based simulations offer innovative pedagogical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a food item inventory instructional simulation.
  • To enhance university students' comprehension of perpetual and periodic inventory systems.
  • To assess the impact of microcomputer-based learning on inventory management education.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental design involving senior and graduate foodservice students.
  • Pretest and post-test assessments to measure knowledge gain.

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  • An experimental group utilized a food item inventory simulation alongside lectures, while a control group received only lectures.

    • Main Results:

    • The experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in post-test scores compared to the control group (p <= .05).
    • Analysis of covariance confirmed the simulation's positive impact on understanding inventory systems.
    • The instructional simulation effectively improved students' grasp of inventory management concepts.

    Conclusions:

    • Microcomputer-based inventory simulations are effective educational tools for teaching inventory management.
    • The food item inventory simulation significantly enhances student learning outcomes in foodservice procurement.
    • This approach provides a practical and engaging method for mastering perpetual and periodic inventory systems.