A number of authorities on management education believe that those who teach management should have managerial experience or have been in contact with real-world management practices. However, a significant number of management professors have had only minimal management experience. The authors make the case that this may be problematic. This shortcoming has an effect on the quality of the product we are providing to the business world. There is a need for a rethinking of the relationship between academia and practicing managers. A number of strategies that will help to remedy the shortcomings associated with the minimal managerial experience of management professors are offered.
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