The Case of MBAs in Greece

This book explores the impact of the proliferation of MBA degrees on managerial practice, looking at the case of Greece. Originating in the United States, MBA degrees provide generic management education, in line with the emphasis on tertiary generic skills encountered in Liberal Market Economies (LMEs). More specifically, this study examines whether MBAs offered in Greece are broad replicas of those encountered in LMEs, or whether they have very distinct features mirroring their social context and the specific sectoral composition of the Greek economy. Also, by acknowledging the role of individual action in promoting change at firm level as well as the impact of managerial education on practice, the study further explores whether Greek MBA graduates can be considered evangelists for the LME model.