Preparing Women for Careers in International Management

Abstract

Abstract This article reports the results of a survey of internationalized companies identified by Business Week magazine as the best companies for women. Certain programs, policies, and practices supportive of women in international management are presented in order of preference by respondents. Recommendations for personal development efforts for women in universities who want international management careers are also presented. Implications for employee selection, training, and retention are discussed, as well as implications for corporations, universities, and individual women.