Journal of Management Development: Volume 26 Issue 1

An analysis of the environment and competitive dynamics of management education

The paper seeks to identify the key environmental forces and competitive drivers influencing the strategic management of a business school, and to give guidance about strategic…

The changing business model of B‐schools

The purpose of this paper is to argue that recent changes in the wider contexts of universities and business schools signal a shift in their business model instead of a mere turn…

Business school strategy and the metrics for success

The paper aims to present a framework for a systems perspective for business schools to formulate strategy, assess performance and adapt to change resulting from performance…

The rankings game: and the winner is …

The purpose of this paper is to assess the value of the media rankings of business schools from the perspective of students, business schools and the media.

Business school rankings: content and context

This paper sets out to examine the affect of rankings on business schools from the perspective of a business school director.

Business school rankings: the love‐hate relationship

The paper seeks to describe the rationale behind the Financial Times business school rankings and some of the problems inherent in developing and publishing them.

Ranking of business schools

Published rankings of business schools and MBA programmes have created considerable controversy. This paper describes the rationale and approach of one of the leading global…

AACSB International accreditation: The value proposition and a look to the future

The paper seeks to share a viewpoint on the benefits and value of AACSB International business accreditation and some perspectives on the evolution of business accreditation on a…

EQUIS accreditation: value and benefits for international business schools

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the evolution and current status of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the European Foundation for Management…

Tomorrow, tomorrow and tomorrow: the “silent” pillar

The purpose of this paper is, quite simply, to sound a clarion call; to encourage educators to focus on the markets in which they function and to be vigilant in their unrelenting…

Challenges facing business schools in the future

Forward‐looking schools around the world are beginning to implement changes to their curricula, their marketing strategies, their alliances and partnerships to face the challenges…

Guest editorial

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