The long jump. (10th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martínez-del-Rio, Javier; Pérez-Valls, Miguel
• Is Part Of: Management research. Volume 12:Number 1(2014)
• Page Start: 92
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2014-06-10
• Subjects: Management -- Periodicals; 658
• DOI: 10.1108/MRJIAM-03-2014-0545
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-5433

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – The purpose of this paper is to help Ibero-American researchers identify the key challenges and benefits of moving to an Anglo-Saxon university for a period in their careers. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – This is a review of the insights provided by a number of prominent Ibero-American scholars based on the main experiences they have encountered. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – The paper analyzes three situations: a research visit, searching for a long-term position in North America (NA) and pursuing a PhD program in NA. The paper introduces some principles to succeed in these situations. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – The paper defines different strategies to take full advantage of a professional stage in an Anglo-Saxon/US university.</p> </sec> </abstract>