In this clearly written study, O'Brien (The Fast Forward MBA in Business), a former communications consultant, puts a positive spin on the progress women have made in corporate America during the last three decades. According to the author, current research that focuses on "glass ceilings" or the small number of female CEOs obscures what women have actually achieved in the workplace. Drawing on…
Global Japaniziation? Brings together research from North America, Japan, Europe and Latin America to analyse the influence of Japanese manufacturing investment and Japanese working practices across the global economy. The editors present original case studies of work reorganization and workers’ experiences within both Japanese companies and those of their competitors in diverse sectors and n…
Content: - Part 1. Business Trends: Cultivating a business in diverse, global environtments - Part 2. Business Ownership: Starting a small business - Part 3 Business Management: Empowering employees to satisfy customers - Part 4 Management of Human Resources: Motivating employees to produce quality goods and services - Part 5 Marketing: Developing and implementing customer…
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Ch. 1 What Is the Global Demand for Expatriates? Ch. 2 What Are the Profiles of Today’s Expatriates? Ch. 3 What Are the Purposes of Expatriate Assignments? Ch. 4 What Challenges Do Expatriates and Managers Face? Ch. 5 How Can Managers Identify the Best Expatriate Candidates? What Can Individuals Do to Enroll? Ch. 6 How Should Managers Assess and Train the Ca…