Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how AACSB might better position itself through brand management. Design/methodology/approach – The paper attempts to offer suggestions on a different branding strategy for AACSB Findings – The paper suggests that AACSB establishes different...

This paper seeks to offer an alternative perspective to the quality of life (QOL) philosophy that has been embraced by the marketing discipline. It is proposed that firms which seek to maximize QOL may violate their responsibilities to their owners and other stakeholders.