The Golden Passport: Harvard Business School, the Limits of Capitalism, and the Moral Failure of the MBA Elite
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (701 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XC7W4GH |
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| Number of Pages | : | 238 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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In addition to teasing out the essence of this exclusive if not necessarily "secret" club, McDonald explores two important questions: Has the school failed at reaching the goals it set for itself? And is HBS therefore complicit in the moral failings of Western capitalism? At a time of pronounced economic disparity and political unrest, this hard-hitting yet fair portrait offers a much-needed look at an institution that has a profound influence on the shape of our society and all our lives.. An HBS degree is, as the New York Times proclaimed in 1978, "the golden passport to life in the upper class." Those hold
"Insightful history describing the eras of American business and its most important participants, including Doriot,Porter, Jensen" according to Ted ProfitPocket. Well researched book! It covers all the time periods of the School. I went there 20+ years ago but the book taught me a great deal about the place, especially the periods before I got there. It’s a troubling read, as so many graduates have utilized their “passport” for nefarious deeds. 20 years after graduating with my HBS MBA, I formulated my objective of business: Maximize Profit Using Only Legal and Ethical Means (“MPUOLEM” pronounced “em POOL em”). I never heard i. Michael J. Kerrigan said Has Harvard Business School Made A Difference For The Better?. Francis Bacon in his essay “Of Studies” stated, “crafty men condemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them.” The Golden Passport is best not just tasted but chewed and digested fully, as McDonald’s work offers much to be weighed, considered and used.However, if you do not have time to plough through Duff McDonald’s 600 plus pages of The Golden Passport you can get the gist of his entire book in one sentence… “The school is bought and paid for by. for better or worse A fair and balanced account of an institution that's had a significant impact on the U.S., for better or worse. The book is well researched, and written in an informative and entertaining style. I commend Mr. McDonald on this work, and recommend it very highly.