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title: "The Management Myth"
url: https://campbell-online.com/blog/2006/05/30/the-management-myth/
description: "Most of management theory is inane, writes our correspondent, the founder of a consulting firm. If you want to succeed in business, don’t get an M.B.A. Study philosophy."
published: 2006-05-30
updated: 2006-05-30
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# The Management Myth

Published 2006-05-30

May 30, 2006 · [Knowledge work](https://campbell-online.com/blog/category/knowledge-work/)

> Most of management theory is inane, writes our correspondent, the founder of a consulting firm. If you want to succeed in business, don’t get an M.B.A. Study philosophy instead.

[The Management Myth (*Atlantic* magazine, June 2006; subscription required)](http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200606/stewart-business)

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