Cultural differences and the Euromanager
Article Abstract:
The approach of the single European market of 1992 has underscored the fact that UK and European firms need to develop a multi-cultural approach to training and development. The single European market will allow for the free movement of workers, and firms must learn how to adapt to cultural differences. A consortium of four European companies, including Industrial Training Service, has created a full-time two-year training program for trainers and consultants that exposes them to cultural diversity. The training groups rotate through four countries in the first year, where they train and work for two months in each country. Then, program participants are assigned as members of consultancy teams to work as assistants on projects for clients.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1991
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Spanish customs
Article Abstract:
The Spanish Society for Personnel Management, Hay Management Consultants, and the University of Navarra's IESE graduate business school surveyed 70 Spanish companies with workforces of over 500 employees about the personnel management function in Spain. Survey results revealed that 95% of the firms had separate personnel management units, and that the head of personnel was a member of senior management in 75% of the firms. While the Spanish government is stressing training, only 62% of the firms had systematic training activities and one-third of the firms lacked training programs. Approximately 60% of the firms did not conduct potential appraisals, and over 40% of the firms did not conduct performance appraisals at all.
Publication Name: Personnel Management
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0031-5761
Year: 1991
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