TY  - JOUR
AB  - This paper discusses the need for and possible resistance to interdiscplinary education and development in the US business schools today. In‐depth structured interviews were conducted with executives from 12 companies located in the Mid‐Atlantic states of the USA, each of which is included in the Fortune 1000 listing. Interview questions sought input on the appropriateness of recent new hires’ knowledge and skill level to meet organizational demands. Content analysis of interview responses produced five major content themes. These themes indicate that newly hired employees need to possess greater: communication skills in speaking, writing and interpersonal relations; team‐oriented skills; cross‐functional/ interdisciplinary perspective; change receptivity; and intercultural awareness. One approach for meeting these organizational needs and increased interdisciplinary interaction among the faculty is presented.
VL  - 17
IS  - 3
SN  - 0262-1711
DO  - 10.1108/02621719810210767
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719810210767
AU  - Barker Randolph T.
AU  - Gilbreath Glenn H.
AU  - Stone Warren S.
PY  - 1998
Y1  - 1998/01/01
TI  - The interdisciplinary needs of organizations: Are new employees adequately equipped?
T2  - Journal of Management Development
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 219
EP  - 232
Y2  - 2024/09/21
ER  -