International Manager

[1] Out of the old, into the new
At this point of time, we are at a stage where modern business management and global organisations have become synonyms with each other. Though the word ‘International Business’ exited many years ago, its application and presence has been noticed only since a few years ago. Multinationals like IBM, GE, Motorola and many more are carrying out business in more than 50 countries. Even small and medium sized companies are getting involved in globalisation. Skilled manpower being the most crucial resource for success in carrying out the strategies, there is involvement of interaction and movement of human resource across national boundaries.
This essay hereon would throw light on what the abilities and skills required by a manager to perform efficiently in another country. It has its implications mostly on workforce upon one particular group of individual’s i.e. expatriate staff. Also, included is the social and business culture in India, for expa...