I'm not sure that management is something that can be taught. I think it's possible to communicate some ideas, and to put forward theories, and even, in the light of the last posting and comment, some experiences. But management is essentially about people, and their interactions, and so simply teaching how to manage is not necessarily effective. As a manager, I have to use my personal actions and interactions to get other people to do the things I want them to do.
However, I think you can learn about management, and how to use tools as part of your arsenal. This kind of learning does fit in with the idea of the MBA degree; a way of taking tools and learning how to use them and where they might fit in with your ideas, responsibilities and personality.
# posted by Mary @ 9:46 PM
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