Perceived Importance of Effective Teaching Competencies Used in Management Education

This paper produces data on what competencies in today's academic market place produces effective teachers in management education. The present study is exploratory by nature and has followed combination of quantitative and qualitative research approach. The research is an evaluation of a set of competencies, which include a teacher's skills, abilities, and knowledge required at various levels of teaching. The study presents a competency framework for the teachers of management education in UGC management recognized institutes. Research Instrument used is a questionnaire having 5-item rating scale pertaining to teacher competencies. The questionnaire assessed the competence characteristics of a teacher in following areas such as Analytical Thinking, Conceptual Thinking, Meta Qualities, Communication, Knowledge and Information Orientation, Self Control and Persistence, Self Confidence, Flexibility, Achievement and Action, Openness and Receptiveness, Planning and Organizing, Interpersonal Management, Impact and Influence, Being directive and Commitment to Profession.