Organizations and men and women managers: approaches and perspectives in training

Abstract

The paper "Organizations and Men & Women Managers: Approaches and Perspective in Training" presents the existing models and approaches in training which are brought to the third world countries. For example, four such approaches are reviewed - T-Group, Tavistock, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt. The paper then presents a culture specific approach to management training which retranslates some of the inputs from the West and adds new dimensions. The paper highlights three basic modules: Conceptual Module, Experiential Module and an Integrative Module. The conceptual module focuses on knowledge, attitute and skills. The Experiential Module on role and Identity Approach focuses on come of the assumptions of management training and presents some structure and design for management programmes. The paper highlights some of the emergent themes amongst men and women managers in organizations.