Title: A future population of mediocracy

Authors: Katelin Barron; Shih Yung Chou

Addresses: College of Business, The University of Texas Permian Basin, 4901, E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762, USA ' College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education, Winston-Salem State University, 601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA

Abstract: This case takes a glance into the academic world at South Asian Pacific University. Specifically, the case's focal point is the Landman Program. The main character of the case, Doha, is approaching retirement and is excited to end her teaching career on a high note. Presented in Doha's class are five students. These five students in previous semesters demonstrated behaviour that led one to believe the bare minimum was not a common practice. However, as the semester begins, Doha notes that the behaviour displayed is nothing short of disappointing. Doha is taken aback by her observations. Altering points of view the case takes a glance into the mindset of each one of the five students. Through the change of perspective, each student attempts to justify their change in behaviour from the previous semesters.

Keywords: quiet quitting; individual motivation; individual engagement.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTCS.2024.137511

International Journal of Teaching and Case Studies, 2024 Vol.14 No.3, pp.293 - 306

Received: 27 Oct 2023
Accepted: 04 Dec 2023
Published online: 21 Mar 2024 *

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