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Globalization of training integrated around a company's objectives

1999; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/pfi.4140380206

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Richard Baldridge,

Globalization and Cultural Identity

Performance ImprovementVolume 38, Issue 2 p. 17-22 Article Globalization of training integrated around a company's objectives Richard Baldridge, Richard Baldridge Richard A. Baldridge is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Training Systems division of Raytheon Systems Company's Training and Services segment. Richard was Chief Operating Officer for Hughes Training, Inc., which, as part of the Hughes Aircraft Company organization, merged with Raytheon in mid-December 1997. Raytheon Systems Company's Training Systems division is a major supplier of training systems and services to the US military, NASA, and other government agencies. The organization also supplies both commercial and industrial entities worldwide, including General Motors, with a full range of training products and services. These products and services focus on the integration of training on a strategic scale and operate through 2,600 employees in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Prior to joining Hughes Training, Richard spent 15 years with General Dynamics, where over the years he worked for four business units as a financial executive and served a three-year stint at the company's corporate headquarters. He has an extensive background in finance, general management, business management, strategic planning, and administration and has experience on many military programs and commercial platforms. He received a BS in Business Administration, with a major in Information Systems, from New Mexico State University in 1981. Richard is a member of the Texas Workforce Commission and the American Defense Preparedness Association. He serves on the board for the National Alliance of Business, Jobs for America's Graduates, and the Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce. Richard can be reached at (817)619-3505.Search for more papers by this author Richard Baldridge, Richard Baldridge Richard A. Baldridge is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Training Systems division of Raytheon Systems Company's Training and Services segment. Richard was Chief Operating Officer for Hughes Training, Inc., which, as part of the Hughes Aircraft Company organization, merged with Raytheon in mid-December 1997. Raytheon Systems Company's Training Systems division is a major supplier of training systems and services to the US military, NASA, and other government agencies. The organization also supplies both commercial and industrial entities worldwide, including General Motors, with a full range of training products and services. These products and services focus on the integration of training on a strategic scale and operate through 2,600 employees in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Prior to joining Hughes Training, Richard spent 15 years with General Dynamics, where over the years he worked for four business units as a financial executive and served a three-year stint at the company's corporate headquarters. He has an extensive background in finance, general management, business management, strategic planning, and administration and has experience on many military programs and commercial platforms. He received a BS in Business Administration, with a major in Information Systems, from New Mexico State University in 1981. Richard is a member of the Texas Workforce Commission and the American Defense Preparedness Association. He serves on the board for the National Alliance of Business, Jobs for America's Graduates, and the Arlington, Texas, Chamber of Commerce. Richard can be reached at (817)619-3505.Search for more papers by this author First published: 07 February 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/pfi.4140380206Citations: 1 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume38, Issue2February 1999Pages 17-22 RelatedInformation