Is it that only MBA qualified profesional could become successful Managersor even an experienced person could ?
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Hi Savi, I can say that an MBA is not the only requirement to become a successful manager. Experience and time management also play vital roles in achieving success as a manager. Many people become successful managers even without formal studies. I believe that hard work and honesty will be honored by God, so please strive to act righteously.
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Your question, "Do only MBA-qualified individuals become successful?" Some months back, I read an article on top CEOs in India with no B-School qualification. I tried to search for it but could not find it. I am sure I can share it with you in a couple of days.
There are many successful CEOs and business tycoons who dropped out in high school or college. A few names that can be mentioned are: Bill Gates - Microsoft, Charles Culpeper - Coca Cola, Dov Charney - American Apparel, Henry Ford - Ford Motor, Larry Ellison - Oracle Software, Ray Kroc - McDonald's, Steve Jobs - Apple, Michael Dell - Dell Inc., and many more.
Qualities of a Successful Businessperson
To be a successful businessman or business manager, one should have a positive attitude, a business mindset, a learning attitude, and a winning attitude. One should possess 2D - Desire and Dedication.
Today's B-Schools will be a different subject.
Thank you.
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There are many successful CEOs and business tycoons who dropped out in high school or college. A few names that can be mentioned are: Bill Gates - Microsoft, Charles Culpeper - Coca Cola, Dov Charney - American Apparel, Henry Ford - Ford Motor, Larry Ellison - Oracle Software, Ray Kroc - McDonald's, Steve Jobs - Apple, Michael Dell - Dell Inc., and many more.
Qualities of a Successful Businessperson
To be a successful businessman or business manager, one should have a positive attitude, a business mindset, a learning attitude, and a winning attitude. One should possess 2D - Desire and Dedication.
Today's B-Schools will be a different subject.
Thank you.
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To become a successful Manager one must be a GOOD LEADER and there are lot more skills to be developed. I don’t think MBA is required. With profound regards
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I appreciate everyone comments and suggestionsacncy for a senior level position. then why is it made mandatory for MBA qualified when there is a v
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Dear Savvio, I do agree with both Akanoray and Skhadir. I feel that MBA should be preferred rather required. Moreover, to gain COMPETENCY skills and experience are the required attributes.
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Dear Savvio, Most of us mistake learning and qualification as synonyms. Acquiring a qualification does not necessarily imply learning. Learning is a continuous process and depends on one's attitude. There are a number of examples of learned men and women without acquiring any qualification. People like Dhirubhai Ambani struggled hard to make Reliance Industries an empire where qualified people served him for a price. It is ultimately one's attitude, skills, and the hard work they put in, which is unique and not taught in any university, that decides success.
Here is a humorous article I received some time back which may help us understand the difference between qualification and intelligence.
Story of a Cowboy
A cowboy named Mark was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust.
The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, “If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?”
Mark looks at the man, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, “Sure, why not?”
The man parks his car, whips out his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his iPhone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location, which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.
The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Within seconds, he receives an email on his iPhone that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses an MS-SQL database through an ODBC-connected Excel spreadsheet with email on his iPhone and, after a few minutes, receives a response.
Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet printer, turns to the cowboy and says, “You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.”
“That’s right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,” says Mark.
He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car.
Then Mark says to the young man, “Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?”
The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, “Okay, why not?”
“You’re a Consultant,” says Mark.
“Wow! That’s correct,” says the man, “but how did you guess that?”
“No guessing required,” answered the cowboy. “You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used thousands of dollars worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter you are than I am; and you don’t know a thing about how working people make a living—or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep.
Now give me back my dog.”
Moral: All qualified are not intelligent, and an intelligent person is not necessarily qualified.
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From India, Hyderabad
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Here is a humorous article I received some time back which may help us understand the difference between qualification and intelligence.
Story of a Cowboy
A cowboy named Mark was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture in California when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced toward him out of a cloud of dust.
The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, and YSL tie, leaned out the window and asked the cowboy, “If I tell you exactly how many cows and calves you have in your herd, will you give me a calf?”
Mark looks at the man, then looks at his peacefully grazing herd and calmly answers, “Sure, why not?”
The man parks his car, whips out his Dell notebook computer, connects it to his iPhone, and surfs to a NASA page on the Internet, where he calls up a GPS satellite to get an exact fix on his location, which he then feeds to another NASA satellite that scans the area in an ultra-high-resolution photo.
The young man then opens the digital photo in Adobe Photoshop and exports it to an image processing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Within seconds, he receives an email on his iPhone that the image has been processed and the data stored. He then accesses an MS-SQL database through an ODBC-connected Excel spreadsheet with email on his iPhone and, after a few minutes, receives a response.
Finally, he prints out a full-color, 150-page report on his hi-tech, miniaturized HP LaserJet printer, turns to the cowboy and says, “You have exactly 1,586 cows and calves.”
“That’s right. Well, I guess you can take one of my calves,” says Mark.
He watches the young man select one of the animals and looks on with amusement as the young man stuffs it into the trunk of his car.
Then Mark says to the young man, “Hey, if I can tell you exactly what your business is, will you give me back my calf?”
The young man thinks about it for a second and then says, “Okay, why not?”
“You’re a Consultant,” says Mark.
“Wow! That’s correct,” says the man, “but how did you guess that?”
“No guessing required,” answered the cowboy. “You showed up here even though nobody called you; you want to get paid for an answer I already knew, to a question I never asked. You used thousands of dollars worth of equipment trying to show me how much smarter you are than I am; and you don’t know a thing about how working people make a living—or about cows, for that matter. This is a herd of sheep.
Now give me back my dog.”
Moral: All qualified are not intelligent, and an intelligent person is not necessarily qualified.
Regards,
From India, Hyderabad
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There is a proverb in English: if you give value to something, something will come into your life. For example, if you give value to a friend, a friend will come into your life. The same concept applies to an MBA. Approximately 1+ lakh students are graduating from colleges every year with certificates, yet few work on the skills they learned during their MBA, such as business intelligence, backward integration, MIS, motivation, team building, analytics, etc.
A person with good work exposure and learning will likely be a better manager compared to someone with an MBA. However, your frustration towards MBA individuals might stem from the expectation of companies where you apply for jobs. They may anticipate MBA individuals to handle certain tasks since they do not need to teach everything to manage a new client.
Taking myself as an example - I am an MBA graduate with 6 years of experience, but I am struggling to utilize my MBA effectively. All the companies I have worked for do not require an MBA, just a bag, bike, petrol, and catalog. There is no need for any skills, just work like a donkey.
Therefore, control your frustration towards MBAs and strengthen your determination. Whenever you encounter someone with a double degree, remember that you are far better than him/her.
Good day!
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A person with good work exposure and learning will likely be a better manager compared to someone with an MBA. However, your frustration towards MBA individuals might stem from the expectation of companies where you apply for jobs. They may anticipate MBA individuals to handle certain tasks since they do not need to teach everything to manage a new client.
Taking myself as an example - I am an MBA graduate with 6 years of experience, but I am struggling to utilize my MBA effectively. All the companies I have worked for do not require an MBA, just a bag, bike, petrol, and catalog. There is no need for any skills, just work like a donkey.
Therefore, control your frustration towards MBAs and strengthen your determination. Whenever you encounter someone with a double degree, remember that you are far better than him/her.
Good day!
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You don't have to be a Harvard or IIM graduate to be successful. Good business schools matter, but attending them is no guarantee of success. Successful business leaders are not a customized product coming out of the assembly line of universities, Indian or foreign.
Shrewd and knowledgeable moves are acquired from experience, as many successful business leaders have proved. Business experiences do not allow one to make mistakes, but experience is gained by making mistakes. The basic requirement of a businessman is the ability to foresee the future, dynamism, motivation, and the ability to involve others in their dream of success. A deep desire to create something new and exceptional is a key factor. Initiative is a combination of three qualities: courage, self-confidence, and decisiveness. Initiative is the capacity for assuming responsibility for starting and doing things with little or no guidance.
Initiative, courage, wisdom, passion, and attitude are not taught in any school. Some things only life can teach you, not business schools. Business schools teach you case studies, but qualities such as vision, focus, passion, attitude, self-belief, willingness to accept risks, willingness to accept uncertainties, and creativity are difficult to learn. Formal education in management helps to channel these qualities and is high in knowledge. Skills are invariably developed through practice. Training in business helps one achieve goals more effectively and efficiently. This is not to say that an MBA degree is useless. Management schools have produced some great business managers worldwide, but not all students who have acquired an MBA degree have become great business managers.
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Shrewd and knowledgeable moves are acquired from experience, as many successful business leaders have proved. Business experiences do not allow one to make mistakes, but experience is gained by making mistakes. The basic requirement of a businessman is the ability to foresee the future, dynamism, motivation, and the ability to involve others in their dream of success. A deep desire to create something new and exceptional is a key factor. Initiative is a combination of three qualities: courage, self-confidence, and decisiveness. Initiative is the capacity for assuming responsibility for starting and doing things with little or no guidance.
Initiative, courage, wisdom, passion, and attitude are not taught in any school. Some things only life can teach you, not business schools. Business schools teach you case studies, but qualities such as vision, focus, passion, attitude, self-belief, willingness to accept risks, willingness to accept uncertainties, and creativity are difficult to learn. Formal education in management helps to channel these qualities and is high in knowledge. Skills are invariably developed through practice. Training in business helps one achieve goals more effectively and efficiently. This is not to say that an MBA degree is useless. Management schools have produced some great business managers worldwide, but not all students who have acquired an MBA degree have become great business managers.
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The Role of an MBA in Management
It is not necessary for a good manager to have an MBA. In fact, for senior positions, hands-on managerial experience is often more desired. Additionally, some business schools may fall short in areas such as encouraging innovation, fostering creative thinking, and, most importantly, building leadership skills.
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It is not necessary for a good manager to have an MBA. In fact, for senior positions, hands-on managerial experience is often more desired. Additionally, some business schools may fall short in areas such as encouraging innovation, fostering creative thinking, and, most importantly, building leadership skills.
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Others have given you good views on why or why not MBAs, etc. Hence, let me raise a few questions and make a general appeal to all members.
May we know what prompted you to raise this question? Are you a frustrated MBA like one of the respondents, or are you considering doing an MBA?
I take this opportunity to say that we should give a scenario while asking a question. Then we will get a precise answer. For example, if the question were "Is an MBA required to start an enterprise and succeed?" the answer would be not necessarily, as examples quoted in the various responses indicate. However, if the question were "Is an MBA required to get into managerial positions in MNCs?" then the answer would be maybe, depending upon the network one has created and upon the qualification of the boss one will be working for. For example, if the boss himself/herself has no MBA, then he/she may prefer one without an MBA. I know of cases where the boss was a member of IEE (Institute of Electrical Engineers, UK), and he appointed one who was also a member and who did not know much about semiconductors. Similarly, Cambridge University qualified bosses prefer candidates from that university.
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May we know what prompted you to raise this question? Are you a frustrated MBA like one of the respondents, or are you considering doing an MBA?
I take this opportunity to say that we should give a scenario while asking a question. Then we will get a precise answer. For example, if the question were "Is an MBA required to start an enterprise and succeed?" the answer would be not necessarily, as examples quoted in the various responses indicate. However, if the question were "Is an MBA required to get into managerial positions in MNCs?" then the answer would be maybe, depending upon the network one has created and upon the qualification of the boss one will be working for. For example, if the boss himself/herself has no MBA, then he/she may prefer one without an MBA. I know of cases where the boss was a member of IEE (Institute of Electrical Engineers, UK), and he appointed one who was also a member and who did not know much about semiconductors. Similarly, Cambridge University qualified bosses prefer candidates from that university.
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Hi, MBA is not mandatory for becoming a good manager. You need to have management skills, an analytical mind, and a people-oriented mindset. An MBA just nurtures your present skills and adds some new ones. It is a kind of scientific training for aspiring managers.
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Dear Savvio, I fully agree with everyone that an MBA is not necessary to become a good manager; experience counts. Savvio, I would like to ask you a question: when you go to buy something and you get something free with it, will you not be happy? Most of us feel nice about such offers.
Today, there are lakhs of MBA graduates, and for any opening in an organization, there are an endless number of people applying for the said post. The supply exceeds the demand, so the organization can choose from the lot. The selector will consider the experience, qualification, and salary. When for the same money they are getting a qualified person, then why not hire him or her.
Savvio, today it is the market demand, so why not follow the wind. Education does help you to think in a wider perspective. Try to channel your frustration towards taking additional qualifications; you will feel nice and, on top of that, be able to fulfill your wish of climbing the corporate ladder faster. Please remember there is no age or gender to take up education.
All the best.
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Today, there are lakhs of MBA graduates, and for any opening in an organization, there are an endless number of people applying for the said post. The supply exceeds the demand, so the organization can choose from the lot. The selector will consider the experience, qualification, and salary. When for the same money they are getting a qualified person, then why not hire him or her.
Savvio, today it is the market demand, so why not follow the wind. Education does help you to think in a wider perspective. Try to channel your frustration towards taking additional qualifications; you will feel nice and, on top of that, be able to fulfill your wish of climbing the corporate ladder faster. Please remember there is no age or gender to take up education.
All the best.
Regards, Anita
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The MBA is an eye-opener to the world of business. However, as has already been said by some seniors, what is important for the survival of most businesses are the skills, knowledge, experience, hard work, and a positive attitude towards work. The MBA comes in when we talk about the knowledge of employees, but that constitutes only about 15% of the factors that make businesses effective, while attitude accounts for about 75%. The rest constitutes only 10%.
In a presentation I made at a workshop for front-line staff of a service company on the topic "ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING," participants really agreed that it does not matter whether a manager holds an MBA or not; the manager's attitude is the most important factor. This goes to explain why some non-MBA holders serving in the capacity of managers were successful.
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In a presentation I made at a workshop for front-line staff of a service company on the topic "ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING," participants really agreed that it does not matter whether a manager holds an MBA or not; the manager's attitude is the most important factor. This goes to explain why some non-MBA holders serving in the capacity of managers were successful.
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Yes, what you say is absolutely true, but remember, mostly these people are the owners of this company or may be relatives of the proprietor, where their birth destined their designation. In exceptional cases, we may have a few people like Dhirubhai Ambani, but when we are talking about the majority of the population, it is a must for us to change by acquiring further education or training in order to remain ahead in the race today. This is what I have observed happening in the corporate world.
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Anita
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Dear Anita ji, I fully agree with you, Madam. I realized that my answer to queries on "do only MBA qualified become successful...?" is not appropriate. The link to the article on 60% of Top CEOs... is also out of context.
My answer to queries is - not only MBA qualified become successful as Managers. I have seen many non-MBAs, even non-graduates, successful as Managers. One should have a positive attitude, business acumen, a willingness to learn, and a winning attitude to become successful. If there is no 2D i.e. Desire and Dedication, one cannot be a successful person in any field.
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My answer to queries is - not only MBA qualified become successful as Managers. I have seen many non-MBAs, even non-graduates, successful as Managers. One should have a positive attitude, business acumen, a willingness to learn, and a winning attitude to become successful. If there is no 2D i.e. Desire and Dedication, one cannot be a successful person in any field.
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I would rather say basic/fundamental education is sufficient to become a successful person. I know one of the topmost persons who held the position of Vice President (HR) and was an Arts graduate. He was a very successful HR person, and the entire group of companies' HR personnel used to get any policy ratified by him. Even the Chairman of the company used to ask those HR professionals whether they had discussed this policy and its ramifications in detail with the VP.
We talk about many things and have half a dozen degrees following our names. However, the attitude, humane approach, in-depth knowledge, and command over one's job are what will take someone up, not an MBA degree or doctorate.
In today's scenario, an MBA degree is available on every street corner. I receive a lot of emails offering "verifiable degrees" for a payment. Moreover, many MBA holders from various schools/colleges struggle to converse in English, let alone showcase out-of-the-box thinking capability and a business approach in handling things. Perhaps some extraordinary students secure placements in good companies. Why do we give importance to MBAs? How many successful individuals do you want to see holding just ITI/Diploma qualifications (who also serve as branch managers)? Come to my company, and I will show you.
How many engineering students (B.E./B.Tech) have conceptual clarity today? A B.E. in Electrical Engineering who scored 93% in their final exam couldn't explain Ohm's Law, which is fundamental in Electrical Engineering. Another fellow, a Diploma Engineer, couldn't solve the (A+B)² formula. I don't understand how they graduated. This is the state of the education system today.
And we discuss the preference for MBA/Engineering individuals to fill our vacancies, right?
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V. Balaji
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We talk about many things and have half a dozen degrees following our names. However, the attitude, humane approach, in-depth knowledge, and command over one's job are what will take someone up, not an MBA degree or doctorate.
In today's scenario, an MBA degree is available on every street corner. I receive a lot of emails offering "verifiable degrees" for a payment. Moreover, many MBA holders from various schools/colleges struggle to converse in English, let alone showcase out-of-the-box thinking capability and a business approach in handling things. Perhaps some extraordinary students secure placements in good companies. Why do we give importance to MBAs? How many successful individuals do you want to see holding just ITI/Diploma qualifications (who also serve as branch managers)? Come to my company, and I will show you.
How many engineering students (B.E./B.Tech) have conceptual clarity today? A B.E. in Electrical Engineering who scored 93% in their final exam couldn't explain Ohm's Law, which is fundamental in Electrical Engineering. Another fellow, a Diploma Engineer, couldn't solve the (A+B)² formula. I don't understand how they graduated. This is the state of the education system today.
And we discuss the preference for MBA/Engineering individuals to fill our vacancies, right?
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V. Balaji
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My earlier reply was addressed to the question raised by Savvio. It seems he lost a promotion to a person with an MBA qualification. If his company demands that, then he should try to obtain the additional qualification to climb the ladder. Please read my reply very carefully. I have never said that an additional qualification is necessary for holding a high post; it depends on the organization you are working in. Each company has a different policy; some give importance to experience and qualification, while others only give importance to experience. So, based on the situation, we have to make a decision.
Mr. Balaji, don't you think you have made a very generalized statement? As per what you have stated, all the people who have taken additional qualifications are good for nothing. Sir, I would like to tell you that there are good and bad students in all classes, so on that basis, you can't generalize and say that it is not good to pursue additional qualifications. I do agree that there are many institutes that sell degrees, but there are an equal number of institutes that are well-known worldwide. People who graduate from these institutes hold high positions across the world.
Even if these people don't get a great break, additional qualifications help them to think from a wider perspective. No education done well goes to waste. Experience and qualifications help you to perform better.
So, don't demotivate people from acquiring additional qualifications. I genuinely feel that you are smart and therefore do not require additional qualifications, but not everyone may have your caliber.
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Mr. Balaji, don't you think you have made a very generalized statement? As per what you have stated, all the people who have taken additional qualifications are good for nothing. Sir, I would like to tell you that there are good and bad students in all classes, so on that basis, you can't generalize and say that it is not good to pursue additional qualifications. I do agree that there are many institutes that sell degrees, but there are an equal number of institutes that are well-known worldwide. People who graduate from these institutes hold high positions across the world.
Even if these people don't get a great break, additional qualifications help them to think from a wider perspective. No education done well goes to waste. Experience and qualifications help you to perform better.
So, don't demotivate people from acquiring additional qualifications. I genuinely feel that you are smart and therefore do not require additional qualifications, but not everyone may have your caliber.
Regards, Anita
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If you closely look at the question and the answers given by various people here, one thing you would see the answers have in common is that an MBA degree is not required to become a successful person. I reiterated the same in my point. I never discourage anyone from acquiring any additional degree or diploma for that matter. If they use this additional degree for advancement in their career, let them. But to answer the fundamental question of whether an MBA is a prerequisite, my answer is a straightforward "NO."
I also went ahead in bringing to our attention the current scenario and how these so-called MBA degree holders perform in interviews. What I conveyed is true; one has to accept this. Leaving aside the exceptional students, these students will always perform whether they have this degree or not.
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V. Balaji
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I also went ahead in bringing to our attention the current scenario and how these so-called MBA degree holders perform in interviews. What I conveyed is true; one has to accept this. Leaving aside the exceptional students, these students will always perform whether they have this degree or not.
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V. Balaji
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Dear Balaji, here we are trying to help Savio solve his problem and achieve what he desires, not engage in a general debate on what the majority of people feel. If he lost his opportunity due to the lack of qualifications, then he should acquire them. I am an ordinary student who performed very well after obtaining an MBA degree. However, it is essential to obtain it from a reputable institute and give your 100%. I must say that I do not agree with what you have stated.
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Anita
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Once again, you have misunderstood. You may have an MBA from IIT or IIM. If someone performs well, they will flourish; otherwise, they will perish. Performance and having an MBA are two different things. You do not need an MBA degree to perform well.
The Core Issue: Qualification vs. Success
The core issue here is that qualification is not a "must" for an individual to succeed. Having a degree or qualification acts as a stimulant. Success is possible even without it; this is an important point to remember.
If you have an MBA degree and perform well, then you need something extra. If someone has an MBA degree but does not perform well, they will not succeed. On the other hand, if someone performs exceptionally well without an MBA degree, should we rate them low? Success only comes when someone puts in hard work, commitment, and dedication. Merely having a degree will not guarantee success.
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V. Balaji
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The Core Issue: Qualification vs. Success
The core issue here is that qualification is not a "must" for an individual to succeed. Having a degree or qualification acts as a stimulant. Success is possible even without it; this is an important point to remember.
If you have an MBA degree and perform well, then you need something extra. If someone has an MBA degree but does not perform well, they will not succeed. On the other hand, if someone performs exceptionally well without an MBA degree, should we rate them low? Success only comes when someone puts in hard work, commitment, and dedication. Merely having a degree will not guarantee success.
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V. Balaji
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Dear friends,
How dare all of you ignore the late Dhirubhai Ambani (Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani). He never attended IITs, IISc, IIMs, or BSs, yet he built the empire of Reliance Industries and passed it down to his accomplished sons Mukesh and Anil, now among the wealthiest tycoons in the world. He was only a matriculate, starting his career as a "bhajias" vendor and later working as a gas pump attendant in Aden, Yemen. With just Rs. 50,000 in 1958, he began his small textile business, and the world watched as he built the brand 'Reliance.' India has many such stories. While an MBA can be beneficial, it is not essential for an enterprising individual. Conversely, not all MBAs become successful managers.
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Kumar S.
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How dare all of you ignore the late Dhirubhai Ambani (Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani). He never attended IITs, IISc, IIMs, or BSs, yet he built the empire of Reliance Industries and passed it down to his accomplished sons Mukesh and Anil, now among the wealthiest tycoons in the world. He was only a matriculate, starting his career as a "bhajias" vendor and later working as a gas pump attendant in Aden, Yemen. With just Rs. 50,000 in 1958, he began his small textile business, and the world watched as he built the brand 'Reliance.' India has many such stories. While an MBA can be beneficial, it is not essential for an enterprising individual. Conversely, not all MBAs become successful managers.
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Kumar S.
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Both of you are insisting that higher education is not a must to succeed in life. Then why do we have thousands of people going for professional qualifications? Also, explain why we send children to school; we could save a huge amount of money by not sending them, and they could all become as great as Dhirubhai Ambani.
Kumar, if you had spared a moment to read all my emails, you would not have posted your reply.
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Anita
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Kumar, if you had spared a moment to read all my emails, you would not have posted your reply.
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Anita
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I think it is high time that we ended this conversation. There seems to be a problem somewhere in understanding. I have never said it is wrong to have an additional qualification or extra qualification. If someone wants to have an MBA qualification, let them; if someone else wants to have an MBBS qualification, still let them. Let someone go for the IAS examination.
No parents will be content to see their children less qualified or less educated. Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani will get his children educated at Harvard Business School or any other school. This is not the point under discussion.
It is your concept that you need to have an MBA to become a successful person. It is your personal view, and let it be. At the same time, I have a strong conviction that it is not a must, as do a few other members. But in the process, do not expect others (at least me) to buy into your concept.
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V. Balaji
From India, Madras
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No parents will be content to see their children less qualified or less educated. Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani will get his children educated at Harvard Business School or any other school. This is not the point under discussion.
It is your concept that you need to have an MBA to become a successful person. It is your personal view, and let it be. At the same time, I have a strong conviction that it is not a must, as do a few other members. But in the process, do not expect others (at least me) to buy into your concept.
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V. Balaji
From India, Madras
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In my opinion, to become a successful manager, one needs experience, maturity, man management, and time management. One should be able to handle people of different natures and skills. A good manager is always recognized by the way they treat their team and how they handle pressure or any mistakes made by team members.
On the other hand, any position must have a minimum educational qualification; for managers, it is an MBA because it helps develop the skills one possesses. A degree in management is not enough to become a good manager.
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Sima
From India, Raniganj
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On the other hand, any position must have a minimum educational qualification; for managers, it is an MBA because it helps develop the skills one possesses. A degree in management is not enough to become a good manager.
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Sima
From India, Raniganj
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Yes, even I would not like to take this further, but I just want to let you know that I have never stated it is compulsory to hold, but it depends on the policy of the organization you are affiliated with or trying to get an entry into.
Just one more thing to be clarified: like you, I was sharing my experience based on the things I have seen happening in MNCs and not, as you put it, to sell my concept to you or any other individual. I thought all were mature enough to understand this. So, you can continue with your belief and let others do the same.
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Anita
From India, Mumbai
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Just one more thing to be clarified: like you, I was sharing my experience based on the things I have seen happening in MNCs and not, as you put it, to sell my concept to you or any other individual. I thought all were mature enough to understand this. So, you can continue with your belief and let others do the same.
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Anita
From India, Mumbai
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I was just searching for some information on CiteHR and came across this topic/discussion here. I was amazed to see those genius responses. I really appreciate guys taking their time and writing here about their opinions. I do not have to, but let me share this. I have over 12 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. I'll keep my words short to maintain reader interest. From these many years of practice, I have gained great experience and become an expert in my field. Besides, my exposure extends to generalist work like C&B, T&D, EE, etc. However, when I apply for jobs—you know the response I get...? "You don't have an MBA....!" so we would not be able to take forward your candidature. It really pains me. But, there is always a silver lining seen on the cloud. Certainly, things have changed now, but it will take some time to show the results. I got a chance to pursue my CS through distance learning from Harvard College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA. I'm doing well with my course, and I truly wish I could get a chance to tell all the employers that education is just a foundation. What's needed to build an outstanding building is the fire within you and not any degree certificates.
My only conclusion is: As long as you have the will of fire to run, nobody can stop you from winning the race.
Appreciate your time and energy spent on reading my message...
Good luck...
Blessed Be
From India, Madras
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My only conclusion is: As long as you have the will of fire to run, nobody can stop you from winning the race.
Appreciate your time and energy spent on reading my message...
Good luck...
Blessed Be
From India, Madras
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Dear Savvio, there are numerous examples in this thread that support your answer partly. However, I have just one example that I have heard repeated countless times.
In a kingdom, there was a scholar who was poor and didn't even have a nice dress to wear. He desired to meet the king, but the guards wouldn't allow him entry into the kingdom. Despite his best efforts, the guards refused to let him in unless he changed his appearance and attire, including a clean shave.
After altering his outlook, he finally meets the king and poses a question: Does attire truly matter for a scholar, or is it intelligence?
The king responds, "It's both. Your dress puts you in a position to earn trust to enter the courtroom, and your intelligence allows you to prove yourself."
In this scenario, an MBA is merely a qualification mark that enables you to apply for a position.
Regarding your question, there is a concept known as branding that has recently become a trending topic. Individuals serve as crucial representatives for a company's image, and therefore, companies tend to recruit individuals with the highest qualifications. Additionally, specific skill sets are often required for particular roles, which is why companies seek candidates with an MBA or other specific qualifications.
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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In a kingdom, there was a scholar who was poor and didn't even have a nice dress to wear. He desired to meet the king, but the guards wouldn't allow him entry into the kingdom. Despite his best efforts, the guards refused to let him in unless he changed his appearance and attire, including a clean shave.
After altering his outlook, he finally meets the king and poses a question: Does attire truly matter for a scholar, or is it intelligence?
The king responds, "It's both. Your dress puts you in a position to earn trust to enter the courtroom, and your intelligence allows you to prove yourself."
In this scenario, an MBA is merely a qualification mark that enables you to apply for a position.
Regarding your question, there is a concept known as branding that has recently become a trending topic. Individuals serve as crucial representatives for a company's image, and therefore, companies tend to recruit individuals with the highest qualifications. Additionally, specific skill sets are often required for particular roles, which is why companies seek candidates with an MBA or other specific qualifications.
Thank you.
From India, Bangalore
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