Business methods are not patentable in UK and Europe, unless they contain a 'technical feature', which is unlikely for a management concept.

There is more flexibility in the US, but it is still very uncertain.

Alan Hesketh

European Patent Attorney

It's nothing to do with being a Professor or not. One cannot get a patent on a business method, but might be able to get copyright on a description of said method.

My Profound Thanks for your information Mr. Junaid. S Butt