Offers some direction to the potential expatriate employee destined for any Middle Eastern country. Addresses issues such as personal safety and that of any accompanying family in addition to advice on moving and settling in. Gives details of support and help that can be employed. Concludes that...

In the changing demographics of American society, workplace diversity is today's reality. Organisations that refuse to recognise this fact risk failure in the future. Managing diversity is a business issue, not a moral, social, or legal concern. The challenge is not creating a diverse workforce,...

The changing of demographics, globalisation of business, and the pursuit of effective competition makes it imperative for organisations to implement programmes for diversity management. The ability to manage a diverse workforce will be a major determinate of the continued survival and success in...

Since 1991, employers in the USA may be liable for the criminal actions of their employees even if those actions are not job‐related. As a result, costly law suits and settlements are on the rise. The right person in the right job makes economic sense. However, choosing the right person for...

Some light is shed on the skills and knowledge needed by international managers. The managers must understand the people and their customs as well as the legislative and legal implications involved in doing business in foreign countries. Also some examples and ideas are presented as to how to...

Many companies are finding that to compete in their industries, continuous training of their employees is necessary. Although there are barriers to be overcome computer aided training can offer effective solutions as part of a company′s overall training programme. Telecommunications will be...

An examination of what management education should be accomplishing in today′s companies to provide executives with the skills necessary to lead their businesses into the future. Categories of executive skills that should be considered in developing management development and education...

Individual Behaviour, Learning Job Satisfaction Organizations The goal of improving individual learning in organizations is to meet the eeds of both the individual and the organization at the same time. Examines some of the practices currently being used to accomplish this goal. Discusses...