MBA Effectiveness: Perceptions of Leadership and Managerial Skills: A Study in Non-OECD Countries in Bloomington, MN

The potential of business as an agent of good in developing markets raises questions as to whether business education should be the same or different from the developed world. This study systematically analyzes the perspectives of recruiters, MBA program directors, and graduates about needed business skills in developing countries. The analysis develops multiple perspectives on 12 skill sets defined for MBA graduates including comparative profiles and the use of importance-performance tools to allow focus on key skills where change may be needed.