Globalizing people through international assignments

The rapid globalization of business and its impact on firms are beyond dispute. If multinational firms are to prosper now and in the future, they must develop managers who can successfully formulate and implement strategies, invent and utilize technologies, and create and coordinate information in a global context. International assignments are the single most powerful means for developing future global leaders. This book is written primarily for the executive who must deal with the global economy and the strategic role of people in achieving international competitiveness. This includes CEOs, line managers, and especially human resource management executives. This book is also ideally suited to participants in human resource management programs and executive education courses. The contents are designed to give readers a sophisticated yet practical understanding of the strategic roles of international assignments as well as the dynamics of the full cycle of these assignments.

Year

1998

Language

English

Publisher

Prentice Hall

Editions

1

Pages

302

ISBN

9780201433890

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