Essays about: "Expatriate management"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the words Expatriate management.

  1. 16. Assimilation of repatriate knowledge : A study of knowledge management in 39 Large Cap companies

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frida Hermansson; Rikard Andersson; [2008]
    Keywords : Expatriation; repatriation; knowledge transfer; knowledge management; organizational learning.;

    Abstract : It has been stated in many studies that MNCs are in the position of transferring and combining market knowledge and by doing so are creating a competitive edge on national firms. In addition, research has also pointed out the expatriates as one of the most important vehicles for transporting this knowledge. READ MORE

  3. 17. Inter(man)tional Assignments? : - A Study Concerning Women’s Possibilities to Work Abroad

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Sara Sundqvist; Sandra Gustafsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Expatriation; international assignment; gender; leadership; women; networks; dual-careers;

    Abstract : SUMMARY Title: Inter(man)tional Assignments? – A Study Concerning Women’s Possibilities to Work Abroad Problem: How do women perceive their possibilities to obtain an international assignment? Purpose: The main purpose with this study is to create an understanding for women’s possibilities to obtain an international assignment. To be able to achieve this and to obtain a more faceted picture two types of sectors have been examined; larger Swedish corporations within the Swedish business world and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. READ MORE

  4. 18. Expatriate Management : Selection and Training in the Expatriation Process

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi; IHH, Informatik

    Author : Ronny Huynh; Rickard Johansson; Tuyet-Tu Tran; [2007]
    Keywords : International Human Resource Management; Expatriation; Selec-tion and Training.;

    Abstract : One of the many tasks that an International Human Resource Management department has relates to the field of expatriation in which an employee is sent abroad to work in a foreign subsidiary. Expatriation is not a new concept, in the early modern era of expatriation after World War II, businesses were usually driven by international divisions that supervised the export issues, licensing and subsidiaries abroad. READ MORE

  5. 19. Effective Repatriation : A case study of Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna

    University essay from IHH, EMM (Entrepreneurskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

    Author : Jennie Andersson; Shabnam Heidaripour; [2006]
    Keywords : Repatriation; Expatriation; International assignments; Human Resource management;

    Abstract : Background: Going abroad for a number of years to live and work in a different country and culture is a major change for most people. To make this easier and minimize the risks of facing adjustment difficulties for these people going abroad, companies’ Human resource departments, in particular, have great responsibilities. READ MORE

  6. 20. Preventing Expatriate Failure -A Research on the Expatriate Selection and Training-

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Gao Qi; Grit Lange; [2006]
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    Abstract : Preventing Expatriate Failure - A Research on the Expatriate Selection and Training - Summary Many companies face a high failure rate of expatriates. They return earlier or have a poor job performance. READ MORE