Cross-cultural training: A critical step in ensuring the success of international assignments
探讨跨文化培训如何提升国际派遣员工的工作成效，分析培训的理论依据、目标、项目组成及局限性，并讨论辅助性员工发展计划和顾问选择，适合关注国际人才管理的学者与实践者。
In an effort to attain and sustain global competitiveness, organizations are increasingly focused on developing the requisite skills for success in the international marketplace. In many cases, this goal is sought through the cross-border deployment of personnel. This article is concerned with cross-cultural training programs for increasing the success and effectiveness of these assign-ees. In doing so, this article examines the rationale for cross-cultural training, the objectives behind it, the various program components, and the limitations to such training efforts. It offers a brief discussion of ancillary workforce development programs for all corporate personnel and consultant selection considerations, and concludes with an overview of future trends in the field. The theories and insights contained in this article are based on both the research literature and our own consulting experiences. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.