Essays about: "International assignments"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the words International assignments.

  1. 16. Expatriation and careers in global organisations : How can we understand expatriate employees' experience of international assignment in the context of globalisation?

    University essay from Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Jakob Armö; [2013]
    Keywords : International Assignments; Expatriation; International careers; Career wobble;

    Abstract : A common practice in multi-national enterprises is to staff important managerial roles in overseas operations with personnel from the company’s country of origin: expatriate managers. Homecoming expatriates often experience that the competence they have acquired abroad is not recognized when returning home. READ MORE

  3. 17. Teaching Methods of Foreign Languages : Teaching and learning of Spanish language in Kabul

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Freshta Zahir; [2013]
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    Abstract : Second languages which are also called foreign languages are learnt beside native spoken languages and they are learnt in a systematic way (Hinkel, 2005). Spanish and English are widely spoken around the globe and they have improved a lot in Afghanistan, especially SPanish after Spanish military existence in teh country as part of ISAF after 2001 to Afghanistan and after the establishment of some private schools where Spanish is a part of curriculum. READ MORE

  4. 18. Arkitekturtävlingar och platsbesök : the core project competition

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Örjan Lindbeck; Erik Ståhlbom; [2012]
    Keywords : Arkitekturtävlingar; platsbesök; fjärranalys;

    Abstract : Competing is a well established work model among Swedisharchitects as well as in the international architect work force.Through this study we set out to get better acquainted with thiswork model in theory and in practice, and to hopefully gainknowledge that will be of use to us and to others working in thefield of architecture. READ MORE

  5. 19. Bringing Knowledge back home : A multiple case study on how Swedish MNCs handle repatriation and knowledge transfer

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Amalia Vinogradova; Sakib Zaman; Karl Emil Svensson; [2012]
    Keywords : Repatriation; knowledge transfer; global mindset; MNC; international assignment;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine how Swedish-based MNCs handle their repatriation process with a focus on knowledge transfer upon return. Moreover, the study reviewed whether a global mindset is present or not in the companies and if it is associated with how repatriates’ knowledge is utilized. READ MORE

  6. 20. Expatriates, an Untapped Source of Valuable Knowledge? : A study of how MNCs exploit knowledge from Swedish expatriates

    University essay from Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Theresia Verschuur; Jacob Skimutis; [2011]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; expatriates; international assignments; repatriation;

    Abstract : Due to increased globalization, MNCs are increasingly relocating employees on international assignments. During their international assignments, expatriates gain a vast amount of knowledge that can be valuable to the firm. READ MORE