Introduces and defines the concept of online information databases and discusses how these information sources have been marketed in the past. Argues that their wealth is underused by managers and identifies databases that provide valuable management information. Identifies new trends in the industry that will help managers exploit this tool. (CH)

Describes a program of management development at Manchester Business School, designed to lead managers to examine the relationships of business, economic, and social environments, changes in these environments, and the issue of leadership. Also speculates about the effects of economic uncertainty and global turbulence on people's search for…

Contains three articles on business ethics: "Competent Managers--What For? A Question of Purpose, Value and Ethics" (Underwood); "Green Bills or Pound Coins--Can Business Ethics Resolve the Dilemma?" (Moon); and "Applying Socialist Ethics to Management Development" (Snell). (SK)

Describes a short course to expose managers to expert systems, consisting of (1) introductory lecture; (2) supervised computer tutorial; (3) lecture and discussion about knowledge structuring and modeling; and (4) small group work on a case study using computers. (SK)

This article reviews some work that illustrates the problem of developing managers in developing nations and draws on experience gained from discussing these issues with African managers, students, and academics in order to consider an alternative way of approaching development in Africa. (Author/CT)

Outlines the evolution of interpersonal skills training courses for managers into an action learning, learner-centered approach. Presents a four-phase model (confidence to learn, competence, comfort, and improved performance) and describes the phases of competence development: input, discovery, and reflection. (SK)