00687nam a2200085Ia 4500100001800000245004000018260000900058520051500067583001900582  aForster, Nick  aMyth of the 'international manager'  c2000  aArgues that the idea of the 'international manager' is largely a myth.  Contends that it is in fact psychologically impossible for most people to cope with the dislocation and upheaval that regular international relocations would cause.  Demonstrates that long-term international assignments can also have a damaging effect on employee career prospects after they return to their country of origin.  Concludes by suggesting how managers gain international experience without the need for long-term assignments.  c2/26/01kJOY_D