TY - JOUR AB - Describes how leading international companies are developing global managers. Stresses the need for an international spirit and international career development. Considers the role of management education and poses a challenge to business schools. Concludes that companies′ ability to “think globally and act locally” depends on their success in building highly flexible yet cohesive international organisations. VL - 4 IS - 1 SN - 0953-3230 DO - 10.1108/09533239110134998 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239110134998 AU - Barham Kevin PY - 1991 Y1 - 1991/01/01 TI - The quest for the international manager T2 - Executive Development PB - MCB UP Ltd Y2 - 2024/03/28 ER -