Reimagining business schools for the 21st century

Alliance Manchester Business School

by Kenneth McPhail, James Pendrill

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Whether it's dealing with regional economic disparities, global geopolitical upheaval, climate change, or the impact of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, we are living in pivotal times. To mark its 60th anniversary in 2025, this accessible book from Alliance Manchester Business School outlines in detail how business schools can play a significant role in confronting these huge challenges, and equip the next generation of business leaders with the skills they need to embrace them. Informing public and political debate on the role of business in both the causes and solutions to our biggest challenges the book offers a rethinking of the role of business in society. It will also discuss specific examples of how collaborations with business are leading to impact and change in society. Featuring a range of thought-provoking essays co-authored by eminent academics and business leaders, this collection will challenge the status quo and outline how business and management research is helping address grand challenges, generate economic growth, inform policy development, and define business thinking over the next generation.

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Author Biography

Jim Pendrill is Research Communications Officer at Alliance Manchester Business School

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Manchester University Press
  • Publication Date November 2025
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781526193391 / 1526193396
  • Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
  • FormatPrint PDF
  • Pages256
  • ReadershipCollege/higher education; Professional and scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Dimensions216 X 138 mm
  • Biblio NotesDerived from Proprietary 6597
  • Reference Code17978

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