Business schools: a new sense of purpose

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Journal of Management Development

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Subject Area: Human Resource Management

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Title:	Business schools: a new sense of purpose
Author(s):	Michael Hay, (London Business School, London, UK)
Citation:	Michael Hay, (2008) "Business schools: a new sense of purpose", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 27 Iss: 4, pp.371 - 378
Keywords:	Business schools, Functional management
DOI:	10.1108/02621710810866723 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate the purpose of the business school in light of the growing globalization of the business world. Design/methodology/approach – The paper investigates the purpose of the business school, with views from the literature. It also presents views as to the purpose of the business school today. Findings – The paper finds that the purpose of the business school is to create value in the forms of academic, personal and public or social value. Originality/value – This paper has interesting information as to the purpose and role of business schools in the globalizing modern world.