The Role of the MBA in the UK

Abstract

Two recently published reports — “The Making of British Managers” by John Constable and Roger McCormick, and “The Making of Managers” by Charles Handly — are compared, and their differing emphasis on the future role of the MBA is discussed. There are three possible roles for the MBA: an early accelerator for potential high‐fliers, a broadening mechanism for mid‐career managers, or a specialist qualification in particular areas. Both problems and opportunities are suggested by this analysis.

Citation

James, B. (1987), "The Role of the MBA in the UK", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 19 No. 5, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb004080