Essays about: "thesis on expatriate"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 22 essays containing the words thesis on expatriate.

1. 16. Being a Swedish Expatriate in Spain : A Study of Cultural Collisions

   University essay from Företagsekonomi

   Author : Maria Göransson; Aida Bijedic; [2010]
   Keywords : Expatriate; culture; Spain; Sweden; cultural competence; cultural differences; culture shock;

   Abstract : Background Expatriate failure can be a devastating consequence for both an enterprise and the expatriate himself. An expatriate is a person who resides outside his native country for working purposes. Moving to a foreign country implies many challenges and problems. One of the challenges is the new culture. READ MORE

3. 17. CHALLENGES AND ADVANTAGES DURING EXPATRIATION: A STUDY ON ASIAN EXPATRIATES IN ISTANBUL

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Özlem Özkan; [2010]
   Keywords : Asian expatriate; Istanbul; advantage; challenge; expatriate adjustment; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Primary purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the currently rather limited academic literature on Asian expatriates in Turkey since this group has recently been growing in number and is expected to grow in the future. The research aims to see commonalities and derive generalizable inferences on advantages and problems of Asian expatriates in Istanbul. READ MORE

4. 18. The personal-related factors to expatriates’ task performance and contextual performance : Considering the influence of personality traits, competences/skills, self-willingness and previous experience

   University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

   Author : Simin Pan; Min Qiao; [2010]
   Keywords : Expatriate assignments; personality traits; self-willingness; competences skills; previous experience; job performance; task performance; contexture performance;

   Abstract : Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out which personal-related factors are influencing on the task performance and the contextual performance of expatriate managers. Design/Methodology/Approach This research adopts a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with key-information from the managers taking international assignments. READ MORE

5. 19. 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

6. 20. 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