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The quest for the international manager

Executive DevelopmentPublished 1 March 1991
Kevin Barham
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Abstract

Describes how leading international companies are developing global managers. Stresses the need for an international spirit and international career development. Considers the role of management education and poses a challenge to business schools. Concludes that companies′ ability to “think globally and act locally” depends on their success in building highly flexible yet cohesive international organisations.

Keywords

Social SciencesBusiness, Management and Accounting