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:) Why is it that MBA types always end up on top ? My pet theory is that they just have more time to spent scheming, and influencing others. While engineers ar
by corpMaverick 6y ago
:) Why is it that MBA types always end up on top ?
My pet theory is that they just have more time to spent scheming, and influencing others. While engineers are busy trying to get shit done.
- atmosx 6y agoI don't think they do. Not in small-to-medium size tech companies. Usually, one way or another it is the engineering department running the show. I am not sure about large orgs/behemoths.
- als0 6y ago> While engineers are busy trying to get shit done. and/or too busy arguing with product/engineering managers (for better or worse)
- ResearchCode 6y agoStronger socioeconomic background, as with any success.
- refurb 6y agoAs someone who has worked with an MBA who was good at "scheming and influencing others", they can be an absolute godsend in clearing away the corporate detritus so you can actually get your job done.