Business schools have globally applied the case method as an
initiative to assimilate real life business knowledge and skills.
Researchers have found that the case method, compared to other
teaching methods, provides an excellent opportunity for students to
participate in the analysis of different business situations, as well as to
invent solutions, generating interest and positive motivation towards
learning. This study aimed to examine students’ perceptions about the
influence of the case method on students’ performance and critical
thinking. The sample included 141 freshman undergraduate students
from Business Informatics and Economics programs at Epoka
University enrolled in a management course that utilizes the case study
method. Forty seven q uestionnaires were analyzed through descriptive
and inferential statistics. Questions were divided in three categories:
general perception, performance, and critical thinking. The result
showed a positive general perception of the case method. Additionally
the study found a positive perception on students’ performance and
critical thinking through the case study method