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Do you think that the "Boeing debacle" will change what is taught in MBA programs ? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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From what I understand, a big part of what's happening with Boeing, is that Boeing is run by Business person who want to maximize return of stock-owner rather than by people wanting to make a good product. The gained flexibility/nicer budget from massive sub-contracting led to "loss of knowledge", and cutting-down quality control steps which "never catch anything" led to issue being missed-out.

Do you think that MBA program will take this reality into account ? or would they keep focusing on maximizing short-term profit even if it jeopardize the company's future ?

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[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You know what's most ironic, those executives decisions actually endangered their own lives. Who's a group of people typically flying quite frequently? Upper management. And it's more likely than not to be on a Boeing.

Imagine being so focused on shareholder value that you risk your life for it.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Damn, that's a good point.

Maybe some poor maintenance needs to be done on one of their private planes. Oh, yea, that's right, they fly private, and I bet those are properly maintained and well-checked.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Do upper management use BBJs? Or do they use smaller planes like embraers?