In a global environment, small independant countries like Mauritius will surely need foreign expatriate experts to help emerging sectors such as ICT and Finance grow.
But to what extent are we ready to accept changes in mindset, in management style, in methodology and procedures etc.. from such foreigners ?
We grew up in a society which still believe that 'imported' goods and services (especially from Western societies) are better that local ones. However when local companies are managed by foreigners at Top Management level, we sometimes tend to resist to change and this can create internal conflits and tensions.
Sometimes, this kind of attitude can be justified because maybe local factors such as cultural habits, beliefs and values are not being taken into consideration by these foreigners when they try to implement new polices and practices.
However, if a local enterprise aspire to become a global player, management and staff will probably need to adapt rapidly to such changes.
Alain Fok
But to what extent are we ready to accept changes in mindset, in management style, in methodology and procedures etc.. from such foreigners ?
We grew up in a society which still believe that 'imported' goods and services (especially from Western societies) are better that local ones. However when local companies are managed by foreigners at Top Management level, we sometimes tend to resist to change and this can create internal conflits and tensions.
Sometimes, this kind of attitude can be justified because maybe local factors such as cultural habits, beliefs and values are not being taken into consideration by these foreigners when they try to implement new polices and practices.
However, if a local enterprise aspire to become a global player, management and staff will probably need to adapt rapidly to such changes.
Alain Fok
2 comments:
Recently, there are two incidents that upset me .... where to start to tell you le ? ......
Touri
Thks for your comments Touri.
I must admit that I was 'inspired' by your recent 'feelings' about your work situation to write this article but I think most of us has somehow got similar reactions and attitudes in different situations.
I have many examples like that in my own country and in some other countries and whatever the reasons, we should maybe start giving some thoughts about these global issues...
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