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Can the MBA Develop Leadership?: ‘Academic Reflection’ vs ‘Practical Training’

In: Leadership Learning

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  • Richard Kwiatkowski
  • Joe Jaina
  • Mary Creagh
  • Veronica Hope-Hailey
  • Simon Knox
  • Lance Moir
  • D. R. Myddelton
  • Chris Hoven

Abstract

This chapter examines whether the MBA can truly develop leadership. This question crystallises some of the current critiques of the MBA; practical critiques on the one hand about the relevance of the MBA — does it actually prepare students for real management roles? — and, on the other, critiques of the MBA’s academic rigour — for instance is it ‘critical’ enough of contemporary management practice?

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  • Richard Kwiatkowski & Joe Jaina & Mary Creagh & Veronica Hope-Hailey & Simon Knox & Lance Moir & D. R. Myddelton & Chris Hoven, 2008. "Can the MBA Develop Leadership?: ‘Academic Reflection’ vs ‘Practical Training’," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Kim Turnbull James & James Collins (ed.), Leadership Learning, chapter 7, pages 131-146, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-58407-5_8
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230584075_8
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