One of the greatest challenges facing global organizations is the need for organizational
standards for performance and career advancement that transcend cultural and national
identities. Thus, this research paper examines the use of managerial competencies and their
role in the career advancement of 338 managers in two diff erent countries: Te United
Arab Emirates and Malaysia. Specifically, the research focuses on the impact of selected
demographics (organizational culture, gender, and education) on the use of managerial …

… Research findings show that both gender and the nature of the company do not
significantly impact managerial competencies or career advancement; whereas, education
has a significant impact on … demographics on competencies and career advancement in
non-western countries, this research study …