Accountant, heal thyself: Can accountants afford not to learn on the job?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is prepared by an independent writer, who adds their own impartial comments, and, places the papers in context.

Findings

The paper finds that the debate on the worth of business schools has raged on into the early years of the twenty‐first century. Its enduring nature matched only by the ever‐rising numbers of students attending management schools seemingly inured to the claims of some that the courses on offer lack both the relevance and types of learning they require for their careers. These doubts about a business school education's utility in the workplace have often slid by those pursuing more vocational management pursuits such as accountancy, however the clamor for a more socially aware approach has been rising steadily.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The paper saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2008), "Accountant, heal thyself: Can accountants afford not to learn on the job?", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 24-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280810840094