Book Review — MBA May be This or Maybe That

Maybe This or Maybe That : 37 things we didn’t learn in B-Schools — Abhaidev

Kiranmayi G
Sep 4, 2018 · 3 min read

Publisher: Pebbls Publishing House

Pages:96

Price: Rs. 150 INR(Paperback)

ISBN: 978–8193160206

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My take on this book

This book is written by an MBA graduate Abhaidev where he explains some popular notions, myths and beliefs about doing Management studies and what outcome students taking this courses expect versus the reality. In contrast to a serious management book this book takes an easier route while explaining these concepts. The author gives a very interesting name and heading for each topic and explains them by taking a very relatable real life example.

The names of each of these topics is the highlight of the book; sample these —

— is about fancy vocabulary and jaragon used in the management world

— is about the wisdom one can display by actually hiding their emotions

— is about multitasking

— the art of selling any product to anyone

Since the author is himself an MBA graduate all the information given is first hand. The book doesn’t try to teach or preach in formal academic terms, rather explains concepts in a more realistic and lighter way. The author tries to demystify the general notions students getting into such courses carry and how disappointment can be avoided by not blindly trusting such popular beliefs.

As much as the author keeps the context of the book restricted to only MBA course and common concepts related to it, the book is relevant for students from other disciplines as well. In fact, it is a good reference for managers without MBA background as well. The book is indeed about the things an MBA college doesn’t explicitly teach but is needed for navigating the professional world with an MBA degree in hand.

At less than 100 pages and with a good 37 topics covered, the book makes for an easy and interesting read. Do read it at different points in career and life and each time the same concepts are sure to give a renewed and different perspective.

My rating

4/5.

Kiranmayi Reviews

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