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Unit 7: Training and Development

Unit 7: Training and Development Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

7.1 Role of Expatriate Training
7.2 Pre-departure Training Programmes
7.2.1 Area Studies Programmes

7.2.2 Preliminary Visits
7.2.3 Language Training
7.2.4 Practical Assistance
7.2.5 Job-related Factors
7.2.6 Cultural Assimilators

7.2.7 Mendenhall and Oddou’s Model
7.2.8 Black and Mendenhall’s Model for CCT Methods Selection
7.2.9 The Beitler and Frady Model

7.2.10 Impact of Different Learning Styles on Training
7.2.11 International Training of HCNs
7.3 Developing Staff for International Assignments
7.3.1 Transferability across Cultures
7.4 Summary

7.5 Keywords
7.6 Review Questions
7.7 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
 Describe the role of expatriate training
 Discuss the significance of pre-departure training
 Identify the need of developing staff through international assignment

 Explain the techniques employed to develop the staff

Introduction

Training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the
teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies.
It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of

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