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Increasing Cultural and Global Business Intelligence of MBA Students through Experiential Learning

Peggy Choong, Susan J. Kowalewski and Edward Kowalewski

The BRC Academy Journal of Education

Volume 1

Number 2

Print ISSN: 2152-8756 Online ISSN: 2152-8780

Date: March 15, 2011

First Page 55

Last Page 77

Abstract

MBA programs today need to train business executives to function effectively in a multinational environment, manage operations in different countries and conduct business with diverse cultures (Kedia, Harveston and Bhaget, 2001; Kanter, 2010). Just as emotional intelligence has gained acceptance as indicative of management predispositions, cultural intelligence has also gained more ground among recruiters of executives as indicative of ability to cope in the new and interdependent global environment. Culture expresses itself in all facets of human societies including politics, government policies, business practices, communication and education. As such, cultural intelligence is best acquired through experiential learning such as study abroad.

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