As members of the business world, business professionals are held to a high standard of knowledge and intelligence. Business professionals must be able to interpret financial information since our increasing reliance on technology has eliminated international boundaries and increased the accessibility of information. Apart from understanding the numbers, business professionals must also develop a broad knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility, as well as a high moral and ethical code.

QUESTIONS:

• How does the importance of being able to interpret financial data and, more importantly, convey that information to those who need it.
• What is the importance of an organization of hiring ethically-responsible employees and the risks that arise when an organization utilizes ineffective hiring practices.
• What do you think understanding financial data will help you, as a business professional, be a more valuable employee in comparison to an employee who performs similar duties but does not have their MBA?