... India Culture Negotiation France International business Cross-cultural In order to approach the subject of culture in a comprehensible way, it is important to start by defining what culture is, which is difficult because culture is a feature studied by many different disciplines...

... implications include producing and validating a field survey research instrument that is reliable and valid across cultures and languages, and can be employed to improve the understanding, development, and education of managers and leaders of international business organisations. Social implications...

..., and the need for internationalization of the school's leadership and the deployment of technology. Originality/value The paper brings new insights based on an extensive experience with internationalization. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Globalization International business Business...

... education Marketing strategy International business Malaysia Malaysia has made dramatic economic progress since the 1970s, thanks to a carefully articulated government policy of encouraging foreign direct investment and aided by a climate of relative political and economic stability. Accompanying...

...Howard Thomas; Julio Urgel Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the evolution and current status of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the European Foundation for Management Development's (EFMD) accreditation for high‐quality international business schools. The paper...

... literature and reveals a considerable gap between academic theories and MNEs’ practices. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 International business Human resource management Multinational companies Training Management development Moreover, many authors emphasize the importance...

... managers, the paper highlights the role which organisational networks have on the career development of female managers. Women International business Networking 1. (1) to promote and develop further the knowledge and performance of women in management; 2. (2) to encourage women to move...

... Core competencies International business At Alcatel, hi‐speed is not only at the core of all the solutions; it is also the essence of the company’s attitude, from research and development right through to technical support. It is becoming a “hi‐speed driven organization” with a renewed commitment...

... resources within the Pacific Basin, and would facilitate transfer of appropriate management knowledge by linking segmented institutions of higher learning. A Pacific partnership of mutual interest would steer the cause of international business to the ideal of humanity, peace and prosperity in this region...

...Yvonne Bogorya Managers involved in international business should be concerned with the cultural context of communication. A contrasting of the way the Americans and Japanese perceive reality and thus relate within their individual societies, highlights the danger inherent if one chooses to exist...