Individual Research and Analysis Paper: Characteristics of an Effective International Manager: Education, Ethics, Core Competencies and Acumen.

Students will identify, examine, analyze, and describe the education, training, ethics, core competencies, and acumen needed for successful International Management.

The analysis will focus on factors contributing to the development of competencies for international management and leadership, including identification of cross-cultural skills, abilities, and strategies.

This initial assignment should be 7-8 pages in length (double-spaced, standard margins and fonts), not including the cover page and reference page.

A purpose statement and a conclusion are important sections of this assignment. Students should conduct research and write from the perspective of a business person. At least three to five references should be cited in proper APA format.

Please provide your original thoughts based on your research. Credit deductions will be made for content that is primarily "cutting and pasting." Please include why you feel this information may be of usefulness to you.