A Short-Term Business Training Program for Chinese Managers at a U.S. University

Abstract

Abstract The recent changes in Chinese business organizations have created a tremendous demand for Western management skills and knowledge. In this study, Chinese managers enrolled in a management training program at a U.S. university evaluated 13 management skills and knowledge areas for managerial effectiveness and for amount of coverage in their U.S. business training program. The results show that the trainees desired more exposure to all management areas. This study provides useful information to U.S. educational institutions that offer management training to Chinese managers.