Explains succession planning, an organizational management tool used to ensure continuous performance in an organization by identifying key internal people for work activities over time. Describes a survey of multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in China that investigated human resource development practices, including localization of the…

The author attempted to determine which type of training evaluation method--reaction, learning, behavior, or results--elicited the most management support of training. He distributed a case study survey instrument to 90 master of business administration students and 75 nontraining managers. Data indicated that the results evaluation format…

Describes a study that surveyed current and perceived future employer-provided training practices among multinational corporations manufacturing companies in the Tianjin Economic Development Area (T.E.D.A.) of China. Highlights include labor market; human resources management in China; workforce productivity; and return on investment. (Author/LRW)

With vast amounts of foreign capital entering China yearly, there is a strong need to build its human capital to Western accepted levels. A plethora of external vendors offering training and consulting interventions to develop this labor force have quickly followed this investment. An evaluation of what these vendors are actually offering based on…