Comments for The MBA Oath

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Bonnie Eckert

Bonnie Eckert — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:44 +0000

As an MBA and business leader I am in a position of influence. I have been given tools for creating and capitalizing on opportunities. My responsibility is to improve the lives of those around me through the jobs I provide; the products I produce; the example I set, and the time and money I give. It is a privilege I will never take lightly.

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Joe Conciatori

Joe Conciatori — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:42:23 +0000

The MBA oath will serve as a reminder of what leaders should strive for. Simply put maintain ethical integrity above all else.

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Nirma

Nirma — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:01:52 +0000

“People with integrity clearly
stand for something bigger than
themselves—a purpose, or a
core set of values and ideals—
their actions honestly reflect
…their convictions.”
—The Leadership Secrets of
Colin Powell by Oren Harari

This is why I have signed the MBA Oath. If we all elevate each other to higher standards this would be a different world. I am honored to support this movement.

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Robert Costanzo

Robert Costanzo — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:32:09 +0000

MBA’s shape our policies, our economy, our society and our very environment. Accordingly, the MBA Oath represent a paramount and long required set of principles that holds this influential group to a high and required a level of accountability.

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Ismail Ahmed

Ismail Ahmed — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:23:05 +0000

I have signed this oath because as a former UN employee I have seen how unethical behaviour undermines development and destroys livelihoods in the developing countries. I blew the whistle on widespread fraud and corruption in the United Nations Development Programme in 2006 and was finally vindicated in 2010.

http://www.whistleblower.org/press/press-release-archive/442-whistleblower-who-exposed-wrongdoing-in-undp-somalia-projects-vindicated

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LDE62900Z.htm

http://www.whistleblower.org/press/press-release-archive/2008/443-undp-whistleblower-details-comprehensive-wrongdoing-in-somalia-projects

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Evrim Numanoglu Ozge

Evrim Numanoglu Ozge — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:15:58 +0000

These are the values and principles we should remember and also remind others all the time.

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Pablo Villarreal

Pablo Villarreal — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:58:26 +0000

lack of ethics and values are the core of the current world crisis, we can make the difference

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Katharina Fuchs

Katharina Fuchs — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:17:11 +0000

I strongly believe that we MBA graduates need to take the initiatives to change things for good. I have promised myself that all the decision I will take, personal and business-related, should not harm others. Being an MBA graduate gives me the opportunity to influence the world how it is today, and I take this responsibility very seriously. I think it is up to everyone to act responsible, but graduate students should even go further.

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Malik Badouraly

Malik Badouraly — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:09:58 +0000

I took the oath because I strongly believe that we are part of a new generation of MBAs who set their values as the main driver in their lives rather than just career or profit (which still matter a lot today, don’t misread me). I would like to comment the 3 objectives set by the MBA oath:

1) Make a difference in the lives of MBAs who take the oath
Absolutely – why not turn it into a network in which each of us can express themselves (how we make a difference everyday, what challenges we face…) with rounds of conferences and debates ?

2) Challenge other MBAs to work with a higher professional standard, whether they sign the oath or not
I believe we can inspire other people to follow the same path and we would most probably need, at some point, to take the oath to the firm level so that in a particular business context, those collaborators who feel like it can commit themselves to following a set of values that would integrate the firm’s culture and its needs

3) Create a public conversation in the press about professionalizing and improving management
This is, I guess, the easiest goal to achieve and I encourage my friends to take part in this initiative so that this oath can have a maximum impact on the public opinion

Comment on Why is the oath important to you? by Mariana Perez Garcia

Mariana Perez Garcia — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:03:47 +0000

Business is not only about making money. It’s time we starting acting accordingly and consciously commit to this belief!