MBAs (from insert pedigree university) believe they're smarter, better, and more capable with zero knowledge, wisdom, and/or experience, which inexorably leads

MBAs (from insert pedigree university) believe they're smarter, better, and more capable with zero knowledge, wisdom, and/or experience, which inexorably leads to Theranos-like hubris. People who are good generalists, able to switch contexts quickly, enthusiasm, interest in excellence, and have good social and customer service skills tend to be good managers. People who want to be managers and/or CEO by any means necessary typically shouldn't be allowed anywhere near non-IC work. Another solution to pyramid-building: flat orgs - make managers and all other roles equal to others in terms of respect and influence, and differentiate managers as have responsibility areas rather than god-like status. Empire building doesn't solve any real problems while it creates others.