Global Strategic Change: A Synthesis of Approaches

Lane, Henry W.; Spector, Bert; Osland, Joyce S.; Taylor, Sully

doi:10.1108/s1535-120320140000008018

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Joined up approach to global leadership

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Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal

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Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – The difficulties in managing change globally in a large company will be familiar to many people – not least because when it goes wrong, it is also highlighted globally across business news networks and eventually in MBA classrooms. There is the example of a “world car” given a name that meant “doesn’t go” in Spanish, or the internal process with an unfortunate sounding acronym in Chinese. All these examples exemplify the major headaches that can be created when any change is made throughout a multi-cultural entity. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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