Question

A college professor was overheard saying, "A management course teaches students about management, not to actually BE managers." In what ways might this statement be true? In what ways might the statement be false?

Answer 1

True: In a management course, the objectives are to let students know, what is management, what are the techniques involved, and what are the do's and don't, how to lead a particular group, and guide them to attain objectives, but do not make them practice this in the course itself.

False: The management course, is all about understanding the concept of management, all its objectives, effects, requirements, etc: In short it teaches how to become a manager. Therefore, it is just not about management, but it is more about how to become a manager.