Evidence from foreign-owned companies in Greece suggests that cultural patterns and environmental influences cannot be ignored. However, such companies could influence human resource development in a developing country by following their home policies in training and staffing. (SK)

Factors that hinder management development among Blacks in South Africa include educational disadvantage, cultural differences, discrimination, and marginality. Affirmative action and management development as a strategic policy will have to be practiced to redress the imbalances of apartheid. (SK)