MBA by Douglas Board
Why is so much of the world Managed By Arseholes? Were they born that way? Did they sweat to achieve it? Or did we send them to special schools to learn? Fired
`A must-read for anyone who enjoyed Franzen's Freedom or Eggers' The CircleMBA challenges and amuses with equal measure and makes you wonder about the impact of the Anglo-American dream' - Felicity Wood, The Bookseller, `Board takes no prisoners in this piercingly cynical yet oh-so-funny take on business school' - Booklist Online Exclusive, `A satirical thriller, a love story, and a wry look at modern management ideology all rolled into one - MBA is a piercing yet hopeful enquiry into the meaning of success' - Baby Dolls and Razorblades, `An enjoyable romp with a serious message lurking underneath all the farce and high jinks' - Books Are Cool, `A story about corruption, manipulation, lies and truth...garnished with humour. If you have an anxious disposition, maybe stock up on antacids first' - Bookshine and Readbows, `A fast-paced thriller come tongue-in-cheek satirical story on the convoluted hand in hand world of business and business schools' - Cheryl M-M's Book Blog
Born in Hong Kong, Douglas Board has degrees from Cambridge and Harvard and worked for the UK Treasury and then as a headhunter. He has also had a distinguished career in public life, serving as treasurer of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund and chairing the British Refugee Council. He is currently a senior visiting fellow at the Cass Business School in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781785630057 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785630059 |
| Title | MBA |
| Author | Douglas Board |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Eye Books |
| Year published | 2015-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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