The critical HR actions multinational corporations should take to facilitate expatriate adjustment
The critical HR actions multinational corporations should take to facilitate expatriate adjustment

Author: Corinna Jung

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 3656073279

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Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 80% (1,0), University of Exeter (Business School), language: English, abstract: 1. Introduction The process of globalisation of business stimulates the mobility of employees and necessitates the Human Resource Management of multinational corporations (MNC) to deal with given cultural conditions of particular countries in order to assess and evaluate their characteristics and value systems. On this basis, a common value orientated corporate culture might be developed which gives an MNC orientation and hence the basis for business success (IBM, 2011). In principle, political and economic characteristics across the globe are structured in terms of the Anglo-American and Rhineland capitalism (Michel Albert, 1991). Cultural differences can be measured on a global, regional, national and organisational level (Edwards and Ress, 2006) and can be distinguished in “Linear-Active-Multi-Active” societies such as e.g. Latin America that is flexible in terms of management rules and “Dialogue-Orientated-Data-Orientated societies” such as e.g. Germany that is more linear orientated focusing on e.g. punctuality (Lewis, 1999). Mostly, the cause for failure in cross-cultural businesses is not the dissimilarity of partners but the lacking understanding for the adverse culture (Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner, 1997). The greater the cultural distance however, the more there is a need for parent country national control. Therefore, relevant actions of the International Human Resource Management (IHRM) include having the awareness and knowledge of the diverse cultural differences, supporting assignees in this sense and analysing the difficulties of intercultural interaction within the corporation in order to minimize barriers to collaboration (Holtbrügge, 2008). The subsequent study will critically look into the subject of the IHRM with focus on expatriate adjustment. Beginning with an explanation of the basics and major reasons of expatriate adjustment, the study analyses the cultural dimensions that might influence this challenge. Subsequently the study discusses the actions of the IHRM concerning deployment and suggests measures how expatriate adjustment in MNCs might be facilitated.

The Critical HR Actions Multinational Corporations Should Take to Facilitate Expatriate Adjustment
The Critical HR Actions Multinational Corporations Should Take to Facilitate Expatriate Adjustment

Author: Corinna Jung

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2011-12

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 3656073074

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Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Personnel and Organisation, grade: 80% (1,0), University of Exeter (Business School), language: English, abstract: 1. Introduction The process of globalisation of business stimulates the mobility of employees and necessitates the Human Resource Management of multinational corporations (MNC) to deal with given cultural conditions of particular countries in order to assess and evaluate their characteristics and value systems. On this basis, a common value orientated corporate culture might be developed which gives an MNC orientation and hence the basis for business success (IBM, 2011). In principle, political and economic characteristics across the globe are structured in terms of the Anglo-American and Rhineland capitalism (Michel Albert, 1991). Cultural differences can be measured on a global, regional, national and organisational level (Edwards and Ress, 2006) and can be distinguished in "Linear-Active-Multi-Active" societies such as e.g. Latin America that is flexible in terms of management rules and "Dialogue-Orientated-Data-Orientated societies" such as e.g. Germany that is more linear orientated focusing on e.g. punctuality (Lewis, 1999). Mostly, the cause for failure in cross-cultural businesses is not the dissimilarity of partners but the lacking understanding for the adverse culture (Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner, 1997). The greater the cultural distance however, the more there is a need for parent country national control. Therefore, relevant actions of the International Human Resource Management (IHRM) include having the awareness and knowledge of the diverse cultural differences, supporting assignees in this sense and analysing the difficulties of intercultural interaction within the corporation in order to minimize barriers to collaboration (Holtbrügge, 2008). The subsequent study will critically look into the subject of the IHRM with focus on expatriate adjustment. Beginning with a

Facilitating Expatriate's Cross Cultural Adjustment
Facilitating Expatriate's Cross Cultural Adjustment

Author: Shahzad Ghafoor

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9783846582725

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Because of increasing global competition and the internationalization of world markets, the assignment of expatriate employees is becoming increasingly essential for the successful worldwide development of many multinational corporations (MNCs). International expatriates are imperative to the survival of global enterprises in the twenty-first century. Expatriates can become an important human resource to international enterprises or multinational operations. With the economic globalization, most Multinational Companies (MNCs) need expatriates to manage the subsidiaries, as expatriates are more familiar with management techniques.Many companies face a high failure rate of expatriates. They return earlier or have a poor job performance. Their failure cost is very huge in term of direct as well as indirect cost. The question arises how companies are responding to the challenge posed by globalization and increased competition to meet world-class global standards if they do not take interest in training for their expatriate's employees.This research is highly recommended for the students of International human resources, International Business.

Expatriates in multinational enterprises (MNEs)
Expatriates in multinational enterprises (MNEs)

Author: Eva Verešová

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 3668379157

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Führung und Personal - Sonstiges, Note: Excellent 1.0, Fachhochschule Technikum Wien (Interantional Business and Engineering), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Globalization of business entails a lot of challenges for a company, including the decision, whether to go international or not. The main reasons for going abroad include opening up of new markets, cutting costs and increasing profit, ensuring of raw materials supply, and acquisition of new technologies. However, the decision to expand business internationally requires developing of new strategies on all managerial levels including the international human resource management (IHRM). The subject area of international human resource management is “the study and application of all human resource management activities as they impact the process of managing human resources in enterprises in the global environment.” The tasks of IHRM include the staffing decision in the multinational enterprises (MNEs), managing the global workforce and expatriates management. The role of international human resource management in global business is significant. Selecting an appropriate person for a position contributes to the success of a company, whereas recruiting the wrong person can cause failure and unplanned costs. The success of expatriate in their assignments abroad is even more important, because they are among the most expensive employees. Money, resources, and time are misspent if the selection and training process is insufficient. Who are the expatriates? According to Mendenhall et al., an expatriate is “living or working in a country of which he or she is not a citizen and who can be classified as possessing skills critical the success of the performance of foreign subsidiaries.” The term expatriate is typically applied to an employee who is on a long-term assignment outside their home country. An expatriate assignment concerns not only the employee and their job responsibilities, but also relocation of their family, their adaptation to a different environment, climate, culture, and language. The international human resource department of a company is responsible for selection of candidates, preparation, training, drawing up a compensation package, continuous support during assignment, and arranging of repatriation. The aim of this paper is to research, what activities are necessary to carry out in each of the above-mentioned phase of the assignment circle to ensure a successful assignment of expatriate. The adopted research methodology is a literature review.

Managing Performance Abroad
Managing Performance Abroad

Author: Arno Haslberger

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1136278613

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In a global economy full of multinational firms, international human resource management (including expatriation, career management, and talent management) is a growing topic in the business and management literature and in universities. A thorough understanding of the adjustment of expatriates to their new environment is critical not only for selection and preparation of potential expatriates, but also for the management of expatriate performance. Managed well, expatriates can be key contributors to organizational success while abroad and even after repatriation. Poor understanding and management of expatriate issues, on the other hand, may lead to underperformance and increased turnover of expatriates and repatriates. Managing Performance Abroad summarizes and extends what is known about the topic of expatriate management and adjustment, covering all the major authors and presenting a new approach to the adjustment process. At present, expatriate adjustment is only covered as a chapter in books on international HRM and HRD. Much of this literature relies on outdated concepts and evidence. Furthermore, most business research and management publications use an expatriate adjustment model that was originally published about two decades ago. This book is the first dedicated solely to the subject of expatriate adjustment, enabling readers to formulate research questions and hypotheses and to develop expatriation policies and support systems that optimize the performance of expatriates. It presents a re-formulation of the model underlying management research about expatriate adjustment, providing guidance for researchers and practitioners alike.

Expatriates and Managing Global Mobility
Expatriates and Managing Global Mobility

Author: Soo Min Toh

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-09-23

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1000644782

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Multinational enterprises continue to rely heavily upon expatriates as part of their global workforce. These expatriates, whose exact employment contract may take different forms, are assigned to help them develop global skills as well as to foster knowledge transfer. But managing this expatriate workforce is extremely complex, requiring a questioning of assumptions and sensitivity to new social and cultural dynamics. This book sets out to examine the problem of expatriate management through an I/O Psychology lens. Each chapter draws upon the expertise of scholars from around the world to provide insights into the latest research findings and remaining needs, pertaining to a wide variety of issues. The contributors of this book review the current state of the research of the issue at hand and then make recommendations for where the new frontiers of the research should be in the coming decades. This volume covers four sets of issues pertaining to expatriate management and global mobility in depth. First, the different decision points organizations must make about assigning someone to an overseas location for some period of time; second the different categories of employees in the multinational corporation and their unique characteristics and challenges; third, the various issues and implications of managing a globally mobile workforce; and fourth, the unique contexts of global mobility. Overarching future research themes are identified that lay out the research agenda for the coming decades. By bringing together key research, this book aims to help I/O psychologists understand, explore, and identify new ways of contributing to the understanding of the issues involved in managing an expatriate workforce. Incorporating state-of-the art I/O psychology research in this unique context bears the promise of yielding important new paradigms and practices.

International Human Resource Management
International Human Resource Management

Author: Michael Dickmann

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-04-18

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1134097344

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Conducting business across national borders is nothing new; the Knights Templar were banking internationally as long ago as 1135. But modern globalization processes raise different challenges, and as the world becomes smaller and labour movements more common, an international understanding of human resource management is essential. The second edition of International HRM provides a fully updated and revised analysis of this important area. Its innovative, multi-disciplinary approach allows a holistic picture to emerge in which key issues are assessed from organizational, individual and societal perspectives. The collection is divided into three parts: the contemporary internationalization context the management of international employees strategic issues facing international HR managers. Supported by new research, and including work from eminent writers in the field, this book discusses issues as diverse as the relative absence of women in international work, the ethical merits of localization, and the context faced by organizations like the United Nations. It is a valuable tool for all students, researchers and practitioners working in international business and human resource management.

The Management of Expatriates
The Management of Expatriates

Author: Martin Kremer

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2002-06-20

Total Pages: 55

ISBN-13: 3638130665

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Seminar paper from the year 2000 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: written part: 1.3; Term-grade 1, University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven (Economics), course: IHRM, International Human Resources Management, language: English, abstract: Foreword Expatriate life in the past has been regarded as luxurious, exciting and dynamic. These perceptions, whether correct or not, have persuaded many people to work for multinational companies (MNC′s). On the one hand, an MNC′s recruitment strategy, however, do not occur in a vacuum and as a consequence changes in the international environment can have an important influence on their desire to employ expatriates. While, on the other hand, the proximity of the home culture and local culture definitely influence how the expatriate family adjust to their assignment abroad. This paper will discuss the advantages as well as the disadvantages of using expatriates for international assignments and it will explain the reasons for the most common failures. In addition, I will summarise the most useful lessons, which an international manager/expatriate has to know before going abroad (e.g. sending, entry, stay and re-entry). Finally, there will be a conclusion in which one can add his or her perception or ideas towards the individual case of assignment (whether it is long-termed or short-termed). For a start, I will give the reader some definitions, which are important to know when dealing with the subject of foreign assignments. (à to get a short overview one can turn to the attachment-section) [...]

International Human Resource Management
International Human Resource Management

Author: Peter J. Dowling

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781408075746

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Dowling et al is a rare instance of a textbook that has developed alongside the field - helping to shape what it is today - and remains the market leading IHRM textbook worldwide. The international author team have ensured this edition is even more international than its predecessors, whilst also remaining close to curriculum developments. New edition changes include a streamlined chapter structure and a new chapter on the cultural context of IHRM. The focus on expatriates has been balanced with a stronger global management emphasis throughout. The content also reflects the current economic climate, including greater coverage of turbulence for IHRM and issues of employee separation. There is also expanded coverage of business ethics, outsourcing, emerging markets and small medium enterprises. In addition the new edition includes a wealth of case study material and class discussion material. A fully tailored CourseMate and Instructor's website will also be available to adopters.MARKET:Dowling et al is a core textbook for "International HRM" modules (IHRM) as taught at intermediate and postgraduate levels on all HRM programmes and the majority of broad-based business programmes. It is also used on some "International Management" modules.This textbook is autopackaged with CourseMate. CourseMate brings course concepts to life with interactive learning, study, and exam preparation tools that support the printed textbook and the textbook-specific website. CourseMate includes an integrated eBook and interactive teaching and learning tools including quizzes, flashcards, videos, and more and an EngagementTracker, a first-of-its-kind tool that monitors student engagement in the course.