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Research on managerial competence has been narrowly focused and confusing in its terminology. In particular, a disparity has emerged between the definitions and assessments of competence developed in the USA and the approaches adopted in the UK. In this paper it is argued that each perspective...
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Management Leadership Program (MLP) to better hone the core competencies of senior directors of administrative units at the …
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Purpose – This paper aims to analyze the leadership role of first‐line managers in self‐managed production units … leadership development programme. The sample consisted of 38 lower‐level managers in a typical manufacturing plant in Germany … difficulties with their new leadership‐related tasks. Higher levels of leadership competence are found to be associated with better …
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Presents the results of a survey of young British managers studying for their MBA about their views on the knowledge and skills needed to manage effectively across international boundaries. Presents respondents′ views on learning such knowledge and skills through traditional taught courses and...
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managers. They responded well to the competences gained during their studies and found a good fit with their needs in their …
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This article summarizes the results of an outcome assessment pilot study which measured the learning outcomes of an MBA …
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Examines the use of faculty‐directed management consulting projects as a core educational experience in an Australian MBA programme. Presents evaluations of the utility of such an approach from both the client and student viewpoint. Examines some of the difficulties, particularly as regards...
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Demonstrates that EMBA graduates experience broadended perspectives. They “think more broadly”, “understand more comprehensively” and report the “life changing” outcomes expected by their sponsoring organizations. Focuses on the development of managers from specialist perspectives to...
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Describes the early stages of university executive education, including MBA and non‐degree executive development programmes, and gives examples of early in‐house executive education. Examines the current university EMBA and speciality programmes and today’s in‐house facilities. Sets out...
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Explores NVQs in Management in terms of their take up and progression into academic postgraduate (Master’s) programmes. Traces the concepts development through an initial preparation for a potential influx of mature students to attain NVQ 4 and/or 5 in Management and to provide progression...
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