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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 … becomes more significant. This study investigates the extent and significance of predeparture training and development for … expatriates in China and Brazil in German companies. When, how often and which strategies are used to prepare the expatriate for …
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Training employees to work in the Mid East safely
Avitabile, Louis; Kleiner, Brian H. - In: Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal 9 (2002) 1, pp. 46-55
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...
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Cross‐cultural perspectives for quality training
Grahn, Joyce L.; Swenson, David X. - In: Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal 7 (2000) 3, pp. 19-24
Suggests ways to improve the quality of cross‐cultural training by the analysis of needs within expatriates. Identifies … the countries for this training and matches the indicated needs with global business growth patterns. Reports on an … emerging global markets. Cites a strong need for reformulating cross‐cultural training strategies and processes together with …
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Cultural Adventures and Dangerous Liaisons
Raynaud, Marc; Perkins, Joanne - In: Executive Development 5 (1992) 1
States that international companies must consider the cultural differences between countries or risk serious and expensive problems. Uses real‐life examples to examine mis‐understanding and failed communication in global business. Describes how such problems can be identified and...
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Developing the Euro‐manager: managing in a multicultural environment
Darby, Roger - In: European Business Review 95 (1995) 1, pp. 13-15
No Euro‐manager can survive and function effectively without first understanding the subtleties and complexities of managing in a multicultural environment. It is fundamental that Euro‐managers are able to identify, negotiate and mediate within the cross‐cultural milieu known as the...
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Motivational cultural intelligence, realistic job preview, realistic living conditions preview and cross-cultural adjustment
In: Human Resource Management International Digest 14 (2006) 5
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WHAT INTERNATIONAL SKILLS ARE NEEDED BY MANAGERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW?
Oliver Nordstrom, John; Kleiner, Brian H. - In: Industrial and Commercial Training 22 (1990) 5
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...
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Operating in Japan
Stephens, Charlotte S. - In: Executive Development 8 (1995) 1, pp. 23-26
Japanese companies are successfully operating in other countries but foreign companies operating in Japan have not been as successful. An exception to this experience is the insurer, American Family Life Assurance Corporation (AFLAC), headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, USA. Over 75 per cent of...
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Training Managers for International Assignments
Sullivan, Sherry E.; Tu, Howard S. - In: Executive Development 6 (1993) 1
training of expatriates.  … the five major training programmes typically used by organizations. Offers practical suggestions for improving the …
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Another One Bites the Grass – Making Sense of International Advertising
Paswan, Audhesh K. - In: Journal of Consumer Marketing 18 (2001) 3, pp. 276-288
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