Hi. I've read the comments that talk about how I/O is better than OB for industry, because it has more applied learning tools involved. But, what if you have the chance to go to the best business schools in the country for OB programs (e.g., Harvard) vs. a top I/O program? Yes, I see that the I/O programs are scientist-practitioner, so there is that advantage to the I/O program, but doesn't a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard or Stanford have that amazing WOW effect? While schools like Michigan State have great I/O programs, I don't know that industry professionals are so aware of that reputation. So, what do you guys think? What if you are equally interested in industry and research and you have the chance to go to either the best OB programs (Ivy League schools) or the best I/O programs (not Ivy league schools). What do you choose?
