Critical Issues of Female Managers and International Assignments

Critical Issues of Female Managers and International Assignments Stanley C.T. Ng BA (Psy), BBA (Honours), MIB, MIR Macquarie University Business Department Abstract "Globalization" and "internationalization" are undoubtedly two of the major catchwords of the past decade. While the specific meaning of these terms varies widely, one commonality is that both of these processes require the transportation of labours across national boundaries. Without doubt, this has led to the increase in the need of expatriates …

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