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Managing the Global Manager: Predeparture Training and Development for German Expatriates in China and Brazil
Domsch, M.; Lichtenberger, B. - In: Journal of Management Development 10 (1991) 7, pp. 41-52
differences between German expatriate managers and their local subordinates. Therefore predeparture training and development …
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Programming the MBA programme ‐ the quest for curriculum
Baruch, Yehuda; Leeming, Anne - In: Journal of Management Development 15 (1996) 7, pp. 27-36
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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The teaching of leadership on UK MBA programmes
Mellahi, Kamel - In: Journal of Management Development 19 (2000) 4, pp. 297-308
This study investigates the compatibility of leadership values taught on MBA programmes in the United Kingdom (UK) and the expected, accepted and effective leadership values in three non‐western cultures. The study was conducted on 272 full‐time MBA graduates from Asian, Arab and African...
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A study of agentic self‐efficacy and agentic competence across Britain and the USA
Sadri, Golnaz - In: Journal of Management Development 15 (1996) 1, pp. 51-61
The reality of working in multicultural environments, in multinational companies and in a global marketplace have made an understanding of potential cultural and country differences imperative. Focuses on two constructs relevant to the study of work‐related behaviour, agentic self‐efficacy...
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Do Executive MBAs Seek Further Management Development?
Wright Kassner, Marcia - In: Journal of Management Development 8 (1989) 3, pp. 27-37
One of the most important things for managers to realise is that there may be patterns to their behaviour after … development. Sometimes the managers′ behaviours appear to be forward looking and weighing alternatives about future outcomes. At …
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Understanding Managerial Values and Behaviour among the Gang of Four: South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong
Oh, Tai K. - In: Journal of Management Development 10 (1991) 2, pp. 46-56
The article presents an analytical discussion of the role of traditional religious and social philosophies in the conduct of business and management relationships in South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Recommendations are made as to how Westerners can use this knowledge to improve...
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A Spanish Acquisition in Eastern Germany: Culture Shock
Frederick, W. Richard; de la Fuente Rodriguez, Adolfo - In: Journal of Management Development 13 (1994) 2, pp. 42-48
to those managers and consultants who have made or plan to be involved in acquisitions in Eastern European countries.  …
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Cultural fluency: the results of a UK survey
Randlesome, Collin; Myers, Andrew - In: Journal of Management Development 14 (1995) 8, pp. 42-54
The importance of being fluent in another language for success in foreign business has been well documented and highlighted in academic literature. However, so has being fluent in another culture, as far back as the 1950s. What is the current response of organizations operating in the UK to such...
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Towards a new paradigm in experiential learning: lessons learned from kindergarten
Fourcade, François; Go, Nicolas - In: Journal of Management Development 31 (2012) 3, pp. 198-208
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare two radically different approaches of experiential learning, enabling four usually missing dimensions in experiential learning to be revealed. Design/methodology/approach – The data in this paper are drawn from a five‐year action research...
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Use of Balanced Experiential Inquiry to build ethical strength in the workplace
Sekerka, Leslie E.; Godwin, Lindsey N.; Charnigo, Richard - In: Journal of Management Development 31 (2012) 3, pp. 275-286
Purpose – Managers’ willingness to proceed with right action can be diminished by the need for approval and feeling the … learning activity designed to help managers develop sustained moral performance. Design/methodology/approach – Using their past … experiences for reflective learning, managers engage in BEI to understand what promotes and curtails their ability to respond to …
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