Agreed. Must compare apples with apples,oranges with oranges. Two of equal degrees, the one more experienced would normally be chosen. Assuming no other factors like personality etc,which is a key factor also. And the job spec of course.

If one Masters one Bachelors but Bachelors more relevant work experience sometimes employers will choose Bachelors. Very few exec level jobs u need a Masters grad unless it is a technical specialism. Which is why u get many many youngish MBAs who cannot find appropriate level work, one reason is the crappy ness of their MBA, another is that they are overtrained for the junior level jobs but lack specialist knowledge or experience for the higher level managerial positions.

I've personally interviewed one MBA(from the Kemayan programme) who was clueless, i tell you, clueless!!!

Honestly, i think from an employers perspective the experience is more important. If however they need the paper qualifications to actually secure contracts (e.g. fulfill govt tender requirements etc) or for boosting credibility e.g. professional audits/reports etc,then the paper quals make a difference or become lynchpin. Otherwise, employers in the main, would rather have the experienced mandur type of fella, who knows and can do everything. The can-do guy as they say.