Essays about: "Expatriate selection process"

Found 5 essays containing the words Expatriate selection process.

  1. 1. Heading towards an unknown culture : The adjustment of expatriates in Greece based on their selection and cross-cultural training

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sepideh Aref; Foteini Bourzikou; [2021]
    Keywords : Expatriates; Greece; Selection process; Cross-cultural training; In-country adjustment;

    Abstract : International borders are dissolving as a result of globalization, and cross-cultural interactions are becoming a regular part of modern business. Many firms are expanding internationally, necessitating the need to send workers, known as expatriates, abroad. Being able to operate and adjust in a foreign country requires certain skills and traits. READ MORE

  2. 2. Selection of Local and Expatriate Managers of MNEs in the Post-Entry Phase

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Rebecka Nilsson; Tilda Nithenius; [2016]
    Keywords : Post-Entry Phase; Managerial Selection Strategy; Foreign Activities; Multinational Enterprises; Local Manager; Expatriate Manager;

    Abstract : Title: Selection of Local and Expatriate Managers of MNEs in the Post-Entry Phase Authors: Rebecka Nilsson and Tilda Nithenius Level: Master thesis, 30 HP Keywords: Post-Entry Phase, Managerial Selection Strategy, Foreign Activities, Multinational Enterprises, Local Manager, Expatriate Manager     Background: The internationalization of companies contributes to competitive advantage as well as challenges for the companies. In foreign activities enterprises exist in different phases, which might have an impact on the management requirements. READ MORE

  3. 3. Sowing is not as difficult as reaping : A study of expatriate evaluation in Swedish-based MNCs

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Hellmér; Lisa Lind; [2012]
    Keywords : Expatriates; Evaluation; Expatriate Performance; Human Resource Management;

    Abstract : Several recent articles stress that enough research has not been devoted to the performance management of expatriates. The cost of an expatriate is two to three times higher than the cost of a local employee. Therefore it is important to ensure that the investment made is returned to the company. READ MORE

  4. 4. 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. 5. 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