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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15425451
I'd argue that business school does not teach that at all. That is a behavior taught by corporate sociopaths to other sociopaths being groomed. I base this on my business degree and 20 years at a major corporation. The distance between the two is enormous.
The distance between the two is enormous.
Like at least a few blocks dude.
It’s not usually overtly taught, except at some elite business schools. It’s usually on-the-job training.
Same with human resources degrees. Unless you figure out that your job is to protect the company and not its employees, you’ll hit a glass ceiling on your way up the HR career ladder.
Company-wide email: "We've had our best year ever and it's all thanks to YOU!"
Me: "Great. Can I have a raise?"
"Oh, we can't afford THAT."
CEO: we've had such a great year for profit we bought 3 other companies! And it's all thanks to our staff!
Staff: Great! How much will our wages go up?
CEO: we can't afford to increase wages, didn't you hear me, we just bought 3 companies this year.
And then came the mass layoffs.
What I learned in business school is...