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Sorting Hats and the Management Classroom: How Diversity in Individuals and Teams Is Examined Using the Harry Potter Hogwarts Houses
R. Gabrielle Swab
Georgia Southern University, USA
Ian S. Mercer
Fairleigh Dickinson University, USA
John N. Harris
Georgia Southern University, USA
Volume 15: 2022, pp. 97-110; ABSTRACT
This manuscript reports the use of a popular simulation in conjunction with the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin in our management classes. We had two main goals: 1) to help students better understand individual differences and values, and how those differences may manifest as behaviors; 2) to investigate this dynamic in both homogenous and diverse teams - including management considerations such as decision-making skills and communication. The article outlines the exercise and provides examples of how instructors can use this in management classes. Sample debriefing questions and student feedback is also provided.
