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
