Purpose: The purpose of this study is to predict the transfer of training (ToT) from management training. This study empirically examined the predictive power of ToT factors, namely, individual characteristics (self-efficacy), training intervention design (training approaches) and work climate (organizational support) among the study respondents.…

Responses from 94 of 230 British senior managers revealed that they are engaged in radical change in company mission, culture, and structure. Their most valuable learning comes from team activities, managing new projects, and networking with customers. Only one-third spent more than five days per year on off-job training; one-third had no off-job…

This paper assesses the contribution of management training and development programmes (MTPs) to the development of managerial skills in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Different sets of variables were used to explore the managers' skills development by dividing the managerial skills into three main categories: self, people, and task-related…

Case studies of three new Japanese graduate business programs demonstrate limitations of traditional off-the-job training in changing social and global environment. New programs reflect the shift from industrial to service industries and increased need for technical specialization. (SK)

Discussion of client-based management education courses reports on an interview study of management lecturers at two British university business schools. Lecturers were concerned with four issues: whether student participation was voluntary, the insularity of the learning process within client-based programs, the impact of organizational politics…

This report describes a study that identified major databases in operation in the 12 European Community countries that provide small- and medium-sized enterprises with information on opportunities for obtaining training and continuing education. Thirty-five databases were identified through information obtained from telephone interviews or…

This paper presents various approaches to studying cultures of different countries. The starting point is Hofstede's dimensions of cultural values as well as Hall's approach to high- and low-context cultures. After that the interaction between culture and organizational behavior is discussed. A special attention to the impact of culture on…

The United Kingdom management population is a large and moving target. A growing number of individuals describe themselves as managers; the widely held view is there will be many, many more. Figures suggest the scale of the potential market and need for management education and training development (METD) is considerable. Levels of qualifications…