Management Development Review: Volume 6 Issue 3
Table of contents
DEMYTHOLOGIZING MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Brian WilsonLooks at the appointment and development of managers and thetechniques involved therein. Observes that even after training the shockto a new manager on his/her appointment can be…
SENIOR MANAGERS AND COMPETENCE
David BirchallExamines the Management Charter Initiative′s Senior Manager′sStandards project and assesses its effect on the long‐term developmentof organizations using it. Also investigates the…
DEVELOPING THE TALENT‐LED COMPANY
Terry LunnExamines the way organizations are establishing sustainablecompetitive advantage to combat the effects of the recession. Investingin training is pointed as one way of building on…
EVALUATING TQM: IS IT WORTH IT?
Graeme CrombieReviews total quality management (TQM) and investigates whether ithas run its course. Discusses criticisms aimed at TQM and answersquestions posed. Goes on to show that total…
HR IMPLICATIONS OF THE CITIZEN’S CHARTER
Andrew KellyPersonnel and HRM must face up to the challenge of the Government′sCitizen′s Charter and the implications of BS5750. Looks at the role ofHR professionals in local authorities and…
CCI: THE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TOOL
David GraysonIt is estimated that by the year 2000, 40 per cent of all the UKworkforce will require first degree level of education as a minimum.Examines the role of Corporate Community…
BECOMING A BETTER MANAGER?
Roy NeweyPresents the author′s examination of the way in which, withoutformal education, he built up a multi‐million pound business employingover 100 staff, and then sold it to take up…
IMPROVING AND REVIEWING MANAGER PERFORMANCE
Charles MargerisonAppraisal of performance, although thought of as a good idea, needsto be done well, otherwise major problems can arise. Looks at a case inan engineering company where the author…
TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT SUFFER IN CONSTRUCTION
John GriffithsThe construction industry may not be fully prepared for growthbecause of the lack of training in recent years. Reports on the CITB′s“Investors in People” (IIP) campaign which…
THINK MANAGER, THINK MALE
Virginia E. Schein, Marilyn J. DavidsonExamines a recent managerial sex typing research project. Resultsshow that it is still very difficult for women to reach top managerialjobs and those who do are very much in the…