Professor Michael Frese has been conferred the 2016 Emerald Africa Academy of Management Trailblazer Award. This award recognises scholars who have taken a leadership role in the promotion and advancement of scholarship and/or teaching on management in Africa.
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Prof Frese wins international management award
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Prof Frese receiving his award from representatives of the academy
Prof Frese has distinguished himself not only in making a significant contribution to organisational phenomena in Africa, but also in the development and improvement of research and teaching of management in African organisations.
Prof Frese has also been a prolific contributor in management studies and is internationally renowned for his cross-national research on psychological success factors of entrepreneurs in developing and developed countries.
Congratulations, Prof Frese!