Why Management education needs Humanities and Social Sciences more than before

Why Management education needs Humanities and Social Sciences more than before left With limited exposure to alternative disciplines, MBA students may build their views on past assumptions and beliefs, including prejudices. Getty Images/iStockPhoto Getty Images/iStockPhoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8q150f/article71603458.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/MBA-Humanities.jpg Lawrey Philosophy and ethics books. Educational non-fiction subject textbooks in school humanities reference library. As business schools confront societal challenges like human-AI interaction and widening inequality, exposure to HSS will be central to preparing effective managers AI companies are now hiring philosophers, contrary to the scepticism about career prospects in such disciplines. The argument is that training in philosophy helps AI systems ask better questions and reduce overconfidence. The focus on human centricity and sustainability in Industry 5.0 has brought social interaction, cultural dynamics, and community-based trust to the centre stage in business. These issues, hitherto considered the preserve of Liberal Arts institutions, require adequate representation in Business Management education.