PREPARING FOR A FUTURE IN GLOBAL BUSINESS AND GLOBAL SERVICE

Controversial and thought-provoking themes are emerging within global business and service industries. Increasing efforts are required to apply global perspectives as part of the topics and objectives in diverse business curriculums. This article provides insights and observations on globalization related to the healthcare industry; global leadership and ethical decision-making; globalization and business schools; and developing global competency for a global work environment. However, a common theme, despite these diverse perspectives, supports increasing efforts to prepare graduates, from diverse areas in schools of business, for development of global competency. Business programs would benefit from enhancing diverse courses with global knowledge, abilities, and skills that will ensure the ability of future graduates to compete in a global market with diverse global perspectives and global ethical standards.