Thursday, June 24, 2010

Is Management a Profession?

The Big Idea: No, Management Is Not a Profession

Business schools have come under attack as a result of the economic crisis. Many argue that business education must be reformed. But how? One popular recommendation is that management should adopt a rigorous professional code. This week’s chat will explore if management should be considered a profession, and what role education can play.

Q1: Is management a profession in a similar way to lawyers and doctors? Why or why not?

Q2: Should management have a code of ethics—or is there a better way to encourage ethical decision making?

Q3: How would you improve management education and training?

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