Types of knowledge gained by expatriate managers

Article Abstract:

Studies show that expatriate staff bring back four basic types of knowledge on their return to their organizations. These four types answer questions regarding what, how, when, and why, or declarative, procedural, conditional, and axiomatic issues, respectively; these in turn address matters such as marketing information, management skills, appropriate application of knowledge and corporate philosophy.

Social aspects, Knowledge management, Expatriation, Cross-cultural orientation, Cross cultural orientation

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Expatriates' contributions to organizational learning

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Executives returning from living and working abroad have gained unique perspectives that are too often neglected. Senior management needs to support learning, returnees need to be held accountable for what they have learned while gone, post-return assignments must be carefully chosen, and expatriates should proactively create learning environments for everyone.

Management & Information Science, Methods, Usage, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Executives, Organizational learning

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Professionalizing change

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern organizational change, focusing on how change impacts employees in the manufacturing and engineering industries. Topics addressed include decentralization, staff needs, and the management structure of the aerospace company Aero PLC.

Organizational change, Strategic planning (Business)

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