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Training Needs of Managers of Small Manufacturing Firms

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  • Joe Thomas
  • Peter Sireno

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This study examined the competencies deemed necessary for incumbents of middle-management positions in manufacturing facilities. The most important competencies were in the areas of communicating, planning, and organizing. These skills are also required of the manager of a small business. Less important skills for mid-managers included staffing, controlling, directing and administering. Implications for designing post-secondary and in-service continuing education programs are examined for both mid-managers and entrepreneurs.

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  • Joe Thomas & Peter Sireno, 1980. "Training Needs of Managers of Small Manufacturing Firms," Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, , vol. 4(3), pages 38-44, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:entthe:v:4:y:1980:i:3:p:38-44
    DOI: 10.1177/104225878000400307
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