Reclaiming Managerialism in Business Education
September 15, 2026
by 
Dr. Vikas Rai Bhatnagar
in Published Articles, Strategic Human Resource Advisory
Dr. Vikas Rai Bhatnagar
in Published Articles, Strategic Human Resource Advisory
It’s time for business schools to apply management science to enrich their leadership, strengthen their governance, and amplify their societal impact.
- Business schools face a paradox: They teach management science but often fail to apply those same principles to their own governance and leadership.
- When practiced ethically and strategically, managerialism can align mission, leadership, and performance systems to produce stronger institutional outcomes.
- Schools that treat accreditation, strategy, and performance management as tools for genuine improvement—not symbolic compliance—increase both their credibility and their social value.