Changing Roles for Senior Managers [electronic resource] / Polly Kettley and Marie Strebler.

Changes in the educational qualifications and skills expected of senior managers in the United Kingdom were examined through interviews with senior managers and human resource professionals in 17 large companies from a range of sectors. The following were identified as common objectives or responsib...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author: Kettley, Polly
Corporate Author: Institute for Employment Studies
Other Authors: Strebler, Marie
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1997.
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