University‐industry partnerships in management development: A case study of a “world‐class” company
Abstract
Examines the factors which underpin the success of industry‐academic partnerships in management development. Uses data drawn from an in‐depth case study of Cummins Engine Company Limited. Reviews the literature on company‐university partnerships and work‐based learning in management development and provides information on the background of the case‐study organization. Reports on the experience of developing management training programmes for supervisors and middle managers. Concludes by discussing the practical implications of forging closer links between industry and academia.
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Citation
Keithley, D. and Redman, T. (1997), "University‐industry partnerships in management development: A case study of a “world‐class” company", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 154-166. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719710164319
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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