The core competency of an organization is a unique signature composed of tangible and intangible assets that are used to differentiate a company from its competitors. As organization has moved into the global marketplace, many have attempted to simply extend their domestic core competency to...

The acceptance of 'others' in an organization can be a long and protracted process that can take years. Seldom is there a smooth assimilation into the corporate ranks for outsiders. Given the increasing number of inpatriate managers arriving in the domestic organizations of many global...