...David G. Collings This paper examines the extent to which the human resource development (HRD) and labour market dynamics of a US multinational subsidiary in Ireland are influenced by global and local factors. Specifically the study examines the dynamic between central control and subsidiary...

... autonomy is associated with higher subsidiary learning effects, but lower synergy and control effects. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Multinationals Leadership Standards Globalisation is often characterised by reduction of trade barriers, falling telecommunication costs and speed...

...Charles Noble Discusses the similarities and differences in the ways in which the training and development function is managed in multinational corporations (MNCs). Presents a comparative analysis (at three levels: international, industry and enterprise, with emphasis on enterprise) of enterprise...

... on a reasonable time scale. Competences Competitive strategy Food industry Management development Multinationals Organizational strategy Training We all know the facts. Only a minute part of a manager′s time is spent in the classroom. If we lump together learning from assignments with learning...

.... If these attempts are shared, it may be possible to build up the body of knowledge necessary to begin to generalize findings across situations and organizations. Benefits Effectiveness Evaluation ICL Multinationals TQM Training The best known framework for the evaluation of training...