Essays about: "expatriate assignment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words expatriate assignment.

  1. 1. Repatriate embeddedness: The experience of Swedish repatriates A qualitative study on the interconnectedness between the repatriate experience and organizational commitment.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ebba Ernström; Ida Eriksson; [2021-06-28]
    Keywords : Expatriate assignment; Expatriation; International assignment; Job embeddedness; Organizational commitment; Repatriate experience; Repatriation;

    Abstract : Poorly managed repatriation processes on the part of MNCs are still frequently reported. Inadequate organizational support and lack of understanding result in high turnover rates among repatriates and deficient returns on the immense financial investments put into expatriation. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Competence development for expatriates and employability for repatriates

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Sociologi

    Author : Helena Engkvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Competence development; expatriate; repatriate; international assignment; kompetensutveckling; vidareutbildning;

    Abstract : Problem: Many studies are written about employees stationed abroad by multinational corporations, but nothing about non-profit organisations. The NPOs from the Swedish idea-driven sector also have employees working abroad. READ MORE

  5. 4. Repatriation in an ever changing world : How expats perceive that repatriation processes can be improved

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Martin Forner; David Larsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Repatriation process; Failed repatriation; Expatriate International assignment;

    Abstract : In an increasingly more globalized world the international competition is fierce. Today, working across borders is a new normality. It calls for greater demand to send employees abroad on international assignments. Therefore, employers need to address implications that come along with this increasing demand. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring the realm of culture within management : The effects of fully integrated relocation services on cross-cultural learning and adjustment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Shamin Armaki; [2019]
    Keywords : cross-cultural training; cross-cultural adjustment; cross-cultural learning; sequential training; fully integrated relocation services;

    Abstract : Expatriates’ adjustment to the host-country culture is a dynamic and gradual process. This process can be facilitated by cross-cultural training. READ MORE