Developing Managers for an International Business

Management development practice within ICI is discussed. The proposition that a manager is only as good as the culture in which he works (its general standards, values, behaviours, control and rewards systems) is considered. The culture of an organisation can have both a positive and a negative effect on the performance of a manager and those responsible for management development activities must maintain a progressive cultural setting which allows people to flourish and display their talents. The purpose of management development must be to meet business objectives.