A Longitudinal Study of Small Business in Russia: Findings and Implications in Experiential Learning

The paper explores experiential learning from a longitudinal study perspective of Russian small business. The study revealed growing demand for business education and consultant expertise. A 2009 survey ranked topics in business learning skills as well as sources of information. Experiential learning among executives of large firms, university business professors with business experience, and corporate mentors) emerged on the top as most important; university professors without practical experience were ranked low. Three skill development exercises in an international business curriculum were selected for the next stage of a Russian-U.S. comparative study in experiential learning.