Background of Stanford MBAs Who Reached Business General Management Early.

Abstract

An analysis of an individual background survey determined which of 34 items were statistically significant for 376 men who had positions in general management. The survey was administered during the first of a two-year MBA (Master of Business Administration) course. Presence in general management was determined by a questionnaire five years after graduation. Fifteen items showed differences of 8% or higher. These appeared to include motivation to work, physical energy and an interest in social interaction. When combined with other questions, an instrument may be constructed that can be useful for the identification of general managers and for their development. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0762069

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  • Margaret S. Harrell
  • Thomas Willard Harrell

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  • Stanford University

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  • Abstracts
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Identification
  • Motivation
  • Questionnaires
  • Surveys

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