CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE EVELOPMENT

Abstract

The Southeast Asian Region, over the last thirty years. has experienced as tounding economic performance. Rich in Cultural diversity, this region already contains some of the fastest growing economies in the world and is likely to continue to play a central role in world financial markets well into the next century. Nevertheless, change is inevitable. In this world of rapidly transferable global information, Freer international markets and a higher demand for productivity, financial institutions and companies are being force to rapidly evolve new methods and teacniques in order to maintain a competitive edge. As the dawn of the new millenium approaches, this region, its organizations and its people, will face new challenges and new problems bringing about foundamental changes to culture, values and life styles.