Author: Shen, Jie

Source: The Journal of Management Development, Volume 24, Number 7, 2005 , pp. 656-666(11)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - This article aims to outline the theoretical perspectives of international training and development and examine how theoretical frameworks have been implemented by practitioners. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - Literature review. <B>Findings</B> - There appears to be a considerable gap between academic theories and multinational enterprises' (MNEs') practices. MNEs pay little attention to international training and management development. Ineffective international training and management development have a considerably adverse impact on MNEs. <B>Practical implications</B> - In order to succeed in a globally competitive environment MNEs need to effectively train expatriates and their spouses, host-country nationals (HCNs) and third-country nationals (TCNs), and develop and nurture a truly global management team. <B>Originality/value</B> - This paper systematically reviews the existing literature and reveals a considerable gap between academic theories and MNEs' practices.

Keywords: Human resource management; International business; Management development; Multinational companies; Training

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621710510608786

Publication date: 2005-08-01

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