Too Little, Too Late: Are Business Schools Falling behind the Times?

There is an increasing criticism that business schools are not covering issues that are critical to businesses today. Using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability disclosure as an example, this study surveyed educators in higher education and analyzed current textbooks to determine the extent of coverage on this topic. Of the 79% of the respondents indicating that they did discuss employment communication in their courses, only 45% discussed disability disclosure as part of their unit. This lack of coverage was consistent across all types and sizes of institutions. None of the 13 texts surveyed addressed disability disclosure. The implications of these findings for educators and curriculum are discussed.