Download or read book Expatriate Performance Appraisal written by Andreas Cmolik and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2002-06-14 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: The focus of this study is on employee performance evaluation in the international context, while the main part is dedicated to the two most important features in expatriate performance management - goal setting and performance evaluation. The thesis consists of eight chapters. Chapter 1 explains the main causes for the existence of internationally employed managers and states the purpose of this thesis. Chapter 2 focuses on the definition of expatriates and on the utilization of international managers. Chapter 3 links the expatriation issue to international human resource management and investigates its role during the expatriation cycle and in the process of expatriate performance evaluation. Chapter 4 presents the most important stages of the expatriation cycle and their influence on expatriate performance. Chapter 5 concentrates on the salient differences of performance management and performance appraisal. Chapter 6 aims to provide definitions for success and failure, and deals with expatriate failure rates. Chapter 7 is the center of this thesis and comprehensively explains the heart of every performance management process - goal setting and performance evaluation. The last chapter summarizes the findings of the master thesis, and is concerned with the limitations of these findings and their role in future research. The aim of this theoretical study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of expatriate performance appraisal, based on existing literature, to show its limitations, and to provide a solid basis for further research. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS2 INDEX OF FIGURES4 INDEX OF TABLES5 1.INTRODUCTION6 1.1Economic Background6 1.1.1International Economic Trends6 1.1.2Austrian Foreign Trade8 1.2Trends in Expatriation10 1.3Purpose of the Study10 1.4Structure of the Thesis11 2.THE BUSINESS OF EXPATRIATION12 2.1Definitions12 2.2Reasons for Expatriation13 3.INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT15 3.1A Strategic Approach15 3.2International Staffing Issues17 3.2.1Scope of Internationalization17 3.2.2Headquarters Orientation19 4.THE EXPATRIATION CYCLE21 4.1Selection Process22 4.1.1Selection Criteria22 4.1.2Selection Process24 4.2Training25 4.2.1Training Modes25 4.2.2Cost of Training26 4.3Host Country Experience27 4.3.1Expatriate Adjustment Process27 4.3.2Culture Shock27 4.4Repatriation29 4.4.1Adjustment, Change & Expectations29 5.PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT [...]
Download or read book Expatriate Performance Management written by Marja Tahvanainen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a survey of the Nokia Telecommunications staff carried out in Finland and in the company's foreign subsidiaries in China, Thailand, the UK and the United States.
Download or read book Global Mobility and the Management of Expatriates written by Jaime Bonache and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of the practical implications for organizations that manage international employees, and individuals who are currently or aspiring expatriates.
Download or read book Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior written by B. Sebastian Reiche and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior, 5th Edition examines cross-cultural interactions between people, cultures and human resource systems in a wide variety of regions throughout the world. This is truly a Global collection. Features include: * new readings and case studies positioned alongside trusted ‘tried and true’ readings and cases from past editions * a companion website featuring supplemental material and teaching notes to enhance instructors’ abilities to use the readings and cases with their students. Written to enable students to meet the international challenges that they face every day and to sensitize them to the complexity of human resource issues in the era of globalization, this text is a vital resource for all those studying international human resource management.
Download or read book Managing Performance Abroad written by Arno Haslberger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a global economy full of multinational firms, international human resource management (including expatriation, career management, and talent management) is a growing topic in the business and management literature and in universities. A thorough understanding of the adjustment of expatriates to their new environment is critical not only for selection and preparation of potential expatriates, but also for the management of expatriate performance. Managed well, expatriates can be key contributors to organizational success while abroad and even after repatriation. Poor understanding and management of expatriate issues, on the other hand, may lead to underperformance and increased turnover of expatriates and repatriates. Managing Performance Abroad summarizes and extends what is known about the topic of expatriate management and adjustment, covering all the major authors and presenting a new approach to the adjustment process. At present, expatriate adjustment is only covered as a chapter in books on international HRM and HRD. Much of this literature relies on outdated concepts and evidence. Furthermore, most business research and management publications use an expatriate adjustment model that was originally published about two decades ago. This book is the first dedicated solely to the subject of expatriate adjustment, enabling readers to formulate research questions and hypotheses and to develop expatriation policies and support systems that optimize the performance of expatriates. It presents a re-formulation of the model underlying management research about expatriate adjustment, providing guidance for researchers and practitioners alike.
Download or read book Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management written by Günter K. Stahl and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaim for the first edition: 'Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management represents a welcome contribution to IHRM literature and will be required readings for both novices and veteran researchers.' – Dana B. Minbaeva, British Journal of Industrial Relations '. . . a rich array of contributors including some of the biggest names in the field.' – Roger Bell, Delta Intercultural Academy The second edition of this Handbook provides up-to-date insight into ground-breaking research on international human resource issues today. These issues are faced by multinational companies which can be as small as one person with a computer and Internet connection or as large as a medium-sized country. Written by the field's most distinguished researchers, the book will stimulate thought for new research and provide a glimpse of where we have been and where we are going. The book explores issues such as the importance of linking IHRM activities to organizational strategy and culture; talent management; staffing; performance management; leadership development; diversity management; international assignment and mobility issues; and the role of IHRM in the management of global teams and cross-border joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. The Handbook illustrates that IHRM research is both theoretically deep and eclectic. Drawing upon a range of paradigms and perspectives this compendium will prove invaluable for HRM scholars, doctoral students, and others interested in IHRM research.
Download or read book Expatriate Compensation written by Mark Bussin and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working in the field of expatriate compensation is extremely complex. Designing and administering appropriate pay levels and rewards for a globally mobile workforce present multi-faceted difficulties and challenges for all organisations and international consultants. Not only must we deal with the technical exercise of calculating and equating quality-of-life standards for mobile employees, but we must also address the psychological issues of transferring employees from one culture to another sometimes vastly different one. There is a lot at stake here: from an organisational productivity and cost perspective all the way through to employee performance and motivation. Without question, successfully addressing and resolving all of the quantitative and qualitative issues and concerns with mobility are what separates premier global human resources professionals from the average players.Dr Bussin's latest book, Expatriate Compensation, is an aggregation of his extensive experiences working in the field. He and his cadre of expert authors comprehensively cover every aspect of dealing successfully with international assignments and the mobile employee: from the reasons to go global to setting appropriate market-based pay rates, tax implications, recognising and rewarding performance and dealing with employee motivational issues. Moreover, Dr Bussin has the gift of taking this very complex subject matter and distilling it so that it can be easily understood and absorbed. Indeed, all of the information in the book is presented in a practical, straightforward,and real-world manner.The contents include: Expatriate assignment approaches Fringe benefits Career management of expatriates Job pricing Expatriate reward models Cost-of-living data, expatulator and calculations Taxation and the expatriate Performance management How to retain Your expatriates Trendsetting solutions in an increasingly mobile world Repatriation and reintegration Expatriate management systems Critical success factorsDr Bussin is the chairperson of 21st Century Pay Solutions, a board member, Remuneration Committee chair, and audit committee member of several large organisations. He has held Global Reward positions in several multinational organisations. Mark holds a Doctorate of Commerce and supervises MBA, Masters and PhD students doing their research and theses. He is the author of four books and over 300 popular articles.
Download or read book Performance Management Systems written by Arup Varma and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experiential and skills-building approach, exploring the realities and complexities of performance management and encouraging a reflective, adaptable outlook and equipping readers to conduct performance management in the future. The book presents the theoretical underpinnings and the practical applications of key topics in detail, with practical concepts or skills highlighted in terms of how they fit into the Performance Management system. Learning features include: "Developing PMS Skills" boxes, highlighting a particular skill "PMS in Practice" boxes, showcasing real-life examples from around the world "Experiential Exercises", to encourage active learning A comprehensive suite of free online resources, including PowerPoint Slides, full journal articles, and self-review questions an be found at https://study.sagepub.com/varma Suitable for Performance Management modules on Human Resource Management, General Management and Organisational Behaviour courses.
Download or read book Managing Expatriates written by Brenton M Wiernik and published by Verlag Barbara Budrich. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides in-depth examinations of a variety of individual, social, and environmental factors that contribute to the success of expatriate employees. Using data from numerous large-scale studies from both the public and private sectors, this volume provides valuable insights into expatriate success with implications for both theoretical understanding and practical management. The authors explore factors that influence employees to pursue expatriation, contribute to expatriate adjustment and satisfaction, and ultimately drive expatriate performance, well-being, and success. The chapters in this book consider the role of sociodemographic characteristics, personality and individual differences, training and preparation, and social and organizational support in contributing to each of these outcomes. Using findings from diverse countries and sectors and data-focused analytic techniques, this volume provides novel insights into factors promoting expatriate success.
Download or read book Critical Analysis of Possible Causes of Expatriate Failure at AFW Direct written by Anna Jung and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2014 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 73 (outstanding), University of Hertfordshire, course: Leadership and Management Development, language: English, abstract: Anglo-French Wines Direct (AFW), a large multinational company based in UK, established a ‘High Flyers Programme’ four years ago in order to develop middle and senior managers of the future to enable the achievement of its global growth objectives. The aim was to send them to one of the international subsidiaries for two years and bring them back for a more senior position in the UK. However, the new Global HR Director of AFW has discovered several problems associated with this leadership programme. More precisely, she identified the following three types of assignment failure: 1. 25 per cent of the expatriates returned home early due to dissatisfaction. 2. Over 35 per cent of the expatriates who remained in post were considered to be underperforming compared to local management’s expectations of them. 3. Around 30 per cent of those who completed their postings, left within a year of their return to England. These outcomes, however, are not attributable to a particular cause but are rather influenced by a variety of factors which will be analysed more closely in this report. Generally speaking, it can be assumed that the reasons for the present difficulties are mainly due to an ineffective management of the ‘Ideal International Assignment Cycle’ (see Figure 1) which includes the key components recruitment and selection, hiring, preparation, expatriation and repatriation and will be elaborated on below: [...]
Download or read book Managing Expatriates in China written by Ling Eleanor Zhang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing fresh perspectives on managing expatriates in the changing host country of China, this book investigates expatriate management from a language and identity angle. The authors’ multilingual and multicultural backgrounds allow them to offer a solid view on the best practices towards managing diverse groups of expatriates, including Western, Indian, and ethnic Chinese employees. With carefully considered analysis which incorporates micro and macro perspectives, together with indigenous Chinese and Western viewpoints, this book explores topics that include the importance of the host country language, expatriate adjustment, ethnic identity confirmation, acceptance and identity. The book presents a longitudinal yet contemporary snapshot of the language, culture, and identity realities that multinational corporation subsidiary employees are facing in China in the present decade (2006-2016). It will thus be an invaluable resource for International Management scholars, those involved in HRM and other practitioners, as well as business school lecturers and students with a strong interest in China.
Download or read book Performance Management Systems written by Arup Varma and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2008 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a truly global perspective on performance management practices. Split into two parts, it illustrates the key themes of rater motivation, rater-ratee relationships and merit pay.
Download or read book How to Be Good at Performance Appraisals written by Dick Grote and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you supervise people? If so, this book is for you. One of a manager’s toughest—and most important—responsibilities is to evaluate an employee’s performance, providing honest feedback and clarifying what they’ve done well and where they need to improve. In How to Be Good at Performance Appraisals, Dick Grote provides a concise, hands-on guide to succeeding at every step of the performance appraisal process—no matter what performance management system your organization uses. Through step-by-step instructions, examples, do-and-don’t bullet lists, sample dialogues, and suggested scripts, he shows you how to handle every appraisal activity from setting goals and defining job responsibilities to evaluating performance quality and discussing the performance evaluation face-to-face. Based on decades of experience guiding managers through their biggest challenges, Grote helps answer the questions he hears most often: • How do I set goals effectively? How many goals should someone set? • How do I evaluate a person’s behaviors? Which counts more, behaviors or results? • How do I determine the right performance appraisal rating? How do I explain my rating to a skeptical employee? • How do I tell someone she’s not meeting my expectations? How do I deliver bad news? Grote also explains how to tackle other thorny performance management tasks, including determining compensation and terminating poor performers. In accessible and useful language, How to Be Good at Performance Appraisals will help you handle performance appraisals confidently and successfully, no matter the size or culture of your organization. It’s the one book you need to excel at this daunting yet critical task.
Download or read book International Human Resource Management written by Anne-Wil Harzing and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I enthusiastically endorse the fourth edition of IHRM. The editors are to be congratulated for recruiting the top-rated authors in this field to contribute to this volume. The chapters are up to date, insightful, and sometimes even provocative. Students, including post-grads and advanced undergraduates, as well as savvy practitioners, will benefit from reading this volume." Neal M. Ashkanasy, Professor of Management, The University of Queensland Anne-Wil Harzing and Ashly Pinnington’s bestselling textbook has guided thousands of students through their International Human Resource Management studies. The fourth edition retains the critical edge, academic rigour and breadth of coverage which have established this book as the most authoritative text on the market. The new edition by our international team of experts provides an even more stimulating journey through the core curriculum, contemporary debates and emerging issues in IHRM. New for the fourth edition: Reduced number of chapters to allow for greater depth and an improved structure ensuring fundamental topics underpin your knowledge Expanded coverage of Equality and Diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability and Cross-Cultural Management in line with developments in the field New Stop and Reflect feature provides an opportunity to test your understanding at regular intervals This text comes with access to a companion website containing web links, SAGE journal articles and more.
Download or read book Expatriates and Managing Global Mobility written by Soo Min Toh and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multinational enterprises continue to rely heavily upon expatriates as part of their global workforce. These expatriates, whose exact employment contract may take different forms, are assigned to help them develop global skills as well as to foster knowledge transfer. But managing this expatriate workforce is extremely complex, requiring a questioning of assumptions and sensitivity to new social and cultural dynamics. This book sets out to examine the problem of expatriate management through an I/O Psychology lens. Each chapter draws upon the expertise of scholars from around the world to provide insights into the latest research findings and remaining needs, pertaining to a wide variety of issues. The contributors of this book review the current state of the research of the issue at hand and then make recommendations for where the new frontiers of the research should be in the coming decades. This volume covers four sets of issues pertaining to expatriate management and global mobility in depth. First, the different decision points organizations must make about assigning someone to an overseas location for some period of time; second the different categories of employees in the multinational corporation and their unique characteristics and challenges; third, the various issues and implications of managing a globally mobile workforce; and fourth, the unique contexts of global mobility. Overarching future research themes are identified that lay out the research agenda for the coming decades. By bringing together key research, this book aims to help I/O psychologists understand, explore, and identify new ways of contributing to the understanding of the issues involved in managing an expatriate workforce. Incorporating state-of-the art I/O psychology research in this unique context bears the promise of yielding important new paradigms and practices.
Download or read book International Human Resource Management written by Nilanjan Sengupta and published by Excel Books India. This book was released on 2007 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today s era of International business, International Human Resource Management (IHRM) is emerging as a crucial factor since organizations are run by people. What is interesting in this phenomenon is, not only that there are differences in people across the countries, but even within a country or regions within it. This complex socio-cultural and psychological fabric coupled with historical, geographic, economic and political factors, creates certain boundary conditions and makes IHRM a very complex process. The intention of this book is to portray the various factors that are connected with managing Human Resources in International Business. Since the two are inseparable, any organization aspiring to participate as a player in international business must develop the knowledge, skills and acumen to perceive the subtle nuances that govern the rules of game. IHRM as a discipline cuts across all other business operations in the international context and plays a vital role in the success or failure of a business venture since, businesses are essentially driven by people. In the light of the above, this book has sought to address some of the issues that relate to IHRM, which need to be logically understood by any keen observer of international business, today. The approach of this book has been to detail IHRM both, in terms of a function, as well as a process and the factors or key elements that are attached to them.To make this book reader-friendly, chapter highlights have been added at the beginning of each chapter to facilitate the reader to identify the broader areas that may be learnt from a particular chapter. Each chapter also contains detailed references and key terms. Conceptual questions, multiple choices, web-based exercises are some of the additional features of the book. Relevant diagrammatic representation, relevant case study and list of web references have been also added in this book.
Download or read book Performance Appraisal written by Kevin R. Murphy and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1991 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
