... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Managerial power Managers Trainers Facilitating Empowerment: A Handbook for Facilitators, Trainers and Individuals Christine HoganKogan Page2000£19.99ISBN:0749432977 Keywords: Managerial power, Managers, Trainers Presents skills...

...Wai‐Ming Mak Outlines the development of business enterprises in Zhejiang Province and explains the need for enterprise management. Describes the background in setting up the Zhejiang University – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University International Executive Development Centre. Explains the design...

... Describes IKEA’s self‐managed learning program. The company has a decentralized approach and its trading arm operates at national levels. The self‐managed learning program was developed by the UK‐based Roffrey Park Management Institute. Even before their own pilot program is finished, the IKEA...

... of helpers other than a conventionally‐defined mentor. Managers are not ideal mentors. Relevant expert knowledge on the part of a mentor is important, as is formality in conducting learner‐mentor relationships. Training for mentors is also confirmed as important. Time pressures can prevent would‐be mentors...

...Tom Redman; Gerard McElwee Upward appraisal involves a formal input by students/staff into the performance appraisal of their lecturers/managers. Briefly reviews the literature on upward appraisal and examines its practice in higher education by exploring the experiences and perceptions of a sample...

...Lesley Whittaker Discusses the barriers to women′s advancement, identifying the“male equals management” paradigm as a constraint. Also considers the implications of women′s role in the family, individual characteristics and the importance of language. Notes the impact of the formal and informal...