Download or read book What Are The Critical Success Factors In Expatriate Assignments written by Thilo Weber and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2005-02-07 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: A, Oxford Brookes University (Business and Management Studies), course: B.A. (Hons.) in Business Administration and Management, language: English, abstract: Over the past decades organisations have increased their global activities. As a consequence, the role of expatriates has also grown in significance. But, as particularly American researchers claim, expatriate failure rates are still very high. So, what needs to be done to reduce these failure rates? It is the aim of this dissertation to identify the critical success factors in expatriate assignments. In order to fulfil this aim, the various stages of the so called expatriate cycle will be examined in turn. What are the success factors in the selection, the preparation, and the adaptation phase? How important are an attractive compensation package and the career outcome? All these questions will be answered by current and former expatriates who were interviewed and asked to complete a questionnaire. [...]

Download or read book Expatriate Assignments written by Diane S. van Ruitenbeek and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book What Are the Critical Success Factors in Expatriate Assignments written by Thilo Weber and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Business economics - Personnel and Organisation, grade: A, Oxford Brookes University (Business and Management Studies), course: B.A. (Hons.) in Business Administration and Management, 28 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Over the past decades organisations have increased their global activities. As a consequence, the role of expatriates has also grown in significance. But, as particularly American researchers claim, expatriate failure rates are still very high. So, what needs to be done to reduce these failure rates? It is the aim of this dissertation to identify the critical success factors in expatriate assignments. In order to fulfil this aim, the various stages of the so called expatriate cycle will be examined in turn. What are the success factors in the selection, the preparation, and the adaptation phase? How important are an attractive compensation package and the career outcome? All these questions will be answered by current and former expatriates who were interviewed and asked to complete a questionnaire. ...]

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 International Success Selecting Developing and Supporting Expatriate Managers written by Meena S. Wilson and published by Center for Creative Leadership. This book was released on 1998-08-24 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The selection - development - support framework described in this report not only identifies the important factors to consider when working overseas but also specifies ways to develop a talent pool of effective expatriates.

Download or read book Leadership and expatriates Factors for successful assignments abroad written by and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-07-30 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 - Leadership, grade: 1,0, , language: English, abstract: Being confronted with many changes in their work as well as in their private life, expatriates face the challenges of persistence and success during their assignment. These challenges are even bigger obstacles for success when the expatriate is assigned to a leading position. This means he or she not only has to deal with the personal performance and adjustment to the new environment but is expected to take over responsibility for a group of people and their task performance as well. The respective leadership tasks in expatriation additionally imply cross-cultural leadership in most cases. This takes leadership in an expatriate assignment to a whole new level.

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 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 Expatriates in multinational enterprises MNEs written by Eva Verešová and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Führung und Personal - Sonstiges, Note: Excellent 1.0, Fachhochschule Technikum Wien (Interantional Business and Engineering), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Globalization of business entails a lot of challenges for a company, including the decision, whether to go international or not. The main reasons for going abroad include opening up of new markets, cutting costs and increasing profit, ensuring of raw materials supply, and acquisition of new technologies. However, the decision to expand business internationally requires developing of new strategies on all managerial levels including the international human resource management (IHRM). The subject area of international human resource management is “the study and application of all human resource management activities as they impact the process of managing human resources in enterprises in the global environment.” The tasks of IHRM include the staffing decision in the multinational enterprises (MNEs), managing the global workforce and expatriates management. The role of international human resource management in global business is significant. Selecting an appropriate person for a position contributes to the success of a company, whereas recruiting the wrong person can cause failure and unplanned costs. The success of expatriate in their assignments abroad is even more important, because they are among the most expensive employees. Money, resources, and time are misspent if the selection and training process is insufficient. Who are the expatriates? According to Mendenhall et al., an expatriate is “living or working in a country of which he or she is not a citizen and who can be classified as possessing skills critical the success of the performance of foreign subsidiaries.” The term expatriate is typically applied to an employee who is on a long-term assignment outside their home country. An expatriate assignment concerns not only the employee and their job responsibilities, but also relocation of their family, their adaptation to a different environment, climate, culture, and language. The international human resource department of a company is responsible for selection of candidates, preparation, training, drawing up a compensation package, continuous support during assignment, and arranging of repatriation. The aim of this paper is to research, what activities are necessary to carry out in each of the above-mentioned phase of the assignment circle to ensure a successful assignment of expatriate. The adopted research methodology is a literature review.

Download or read book Important Selection Criteria for International Assignments written by Theresa Möller and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: 2,3, University of Kassel (Wirtschaftwissenschaften), course: International Human Resource Management, language: English, abstract: “The performance of global firms depends on their ability to cope with heterogeneous cultural, institutional and competitive environments.” In today’s world of globalization more and more people are sent abroad by their company. Most of these companies are multinational companies (MNEs) that have subsidiaries, cross-border alliances, international joint ventures or franchise partners. There are so many reasons why companies are sending employees abroad, for example for preparing and managing a merger and acquisition or just to make experiences abroad for a better intercultural understanding between the home company and the host company. The ultimate objectives are knowledge transfer and a common corporate management. As soon as a company leave the national borders it is predicted that it needs employees who are able to manage in an international environment. The IHRM (International Human Resource Management) of a company has therefore a difficult selection process to handle. In this term paper the targets and motivations for an international assignment will be outlined from the entrepreneurial as well as from the employee’s point of view and demonstrate how these motivations play a role for a successful international assignment. In the main part it will be shown which selection criteria are important concerning the selection of global managers. Here a global manager is synonymous with an international assignee or an expatriate because most of the assignees hold a leading position. This term paper is not concentrated on selecting for a special international assignment like for a merger and acquisition or a joint venture, but for selecting assignees for international assignments in general, trying to identify the concerning problems for a long-term assignment. It is to point out which are the criteria and requirements for global managers an international environment. Furthermore two important factors for selection will be pointed out more precisely, the cultural and the family adjustment. For the IHRM the political and juridical subject like international compensation or international contracts is an important issue but it would take us too far afield and thus unregarded here. In this text the female form is renounced for a better reading flow, but the male form always implies the female form, too.

Download or read book The Management of Expatriates written by Martin Kremer and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2002-06-20 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2000 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: written part: 1.3; Term-grade 1, University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven (Economics), course: IHRM, International Human Resources Management, language: English, abstract: Foreword Expatriate life in the past has been regarded as luxurious, exciting and dynamic. These perceptions, whether correct or not, have persuaded many people to work for multinational companies (MNC′s). On the one hand, an MNC′s recruitment strategy, however, do not occur in a vacuum and as a consequence changes in the international environment can have an important influence on their desire to employ expatriates. While, on the other hand, the proximity of the home culture and local culture definitely influence how the expatriate family adjust to their assignment abroad. This paper will discuss the advantages as well as the disadvantages of using expatriates for international assignments and it will explain the reasons for the most common failures. In addition, I will summarise the most useful lessons, which an international manager/expatriate has to know before going abroad (e.g. sending, entry, stay and re-entry). Finally, there will be a conclusion in which one can add his or her perception or ideas towards the individual case of assignment (whether it is long-termed or short-termed). For a start, I will give the reader some definitions, which are important to know when dealing with the subject of foreign assignments. (à to get a short overview one can turn to the attachment-section) [...]

Download or read book Factors Influencing Expatriates Success in International Assignments written by Osman Abdulkerim Yussuf and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consequences of expatriate failure are losses, damaged corporate reputation, lost business opportunities and in extreme circumstances, expatriates may find themselves between life and death. Over the past decades, organizational operations have increased and expanded in wide range globally, and as a result, professionals are being sent abroad from their home countries by their companies on assignments. Studies have found that unfortunately, between 16 and 40% of American managers who are sent overseas for assignments return prematurely because of poor performance or inability to adjust to the foreign environment. Studies were also conducted in Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico and many others to investigate expatriates undertaking a job assigned by companies from their home countries. Different studies emphasize specific expatriate success factors elsewhere except in Malaysia. To address this gap, this research therefore builds on theories of expatriation and expatriate success issues. The research was conducted using both preliminary qualitative interview and quantitative survey methods in the Malaysian context. The purpose was to investigate the selection criteria of Malaysian expatriates that influence their success in foreign assignments, investigate the influence of Malaysian expatriates' preparedness on their success; and finally, to investigate if adjustment influences Malaysian expatriates' success in international assignments. The outcome of the preliminary qualitative interview along with previous research observations of expatriates' success in countries around the world has led to the proposal of a conceptual model to gain statistical valid quantitative results and evaluate existing research through hypothesis-testing with focus on the Malaysian context. The aim is to generalize the outcome to the general population. A model was developed containing factors such as expatriate selection, how expatriates are prepared, places where they are assigned, and adjustment in the new places of work. A sample of 419 former and current expatriate respondents who have traveled aboard for an assignment were gathered. Four main hypotheses were formulated and tested using multiple regression analysis with the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 18.0). Data analysis provided support for all four hypotheses, and the findings indicate positive relationships between selection of expatriates, preparation of expatriates, and expatriates' adjustment, with the success of expatriates in their assignments. This research reveals that expatriate success depends on their adjustment, and home country's selection and preparation of expatriates, which are directly linked to expatriates' success. It has been observed that most previous research findings agree with the current findings. It is recognized through this research that some variables can be applied, which were not in any way used in previous research but that are crucial and suitable to the Malaysian context. Several theoretical and practical implications are discussed in light of the research findings.

Download or read book Managing a Global Workforce Challenges and Opportunities in International Human Resource Management written by Charles M Vance and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated to incorporate new research insights and findings, Managing a Global Workforce provides balanced and contemporary coverage of human resource management in the international marketplace. Directed at future general managers and international executives rather than HR specialists, it is designed to help readers recognize the critical human resource issues underlying the cultural and economic challenges they face. The book's approach is truly global in nature, not just focused on expatriates from the home office. The authors also recognize contemporary trends in the global business arena, including the growing use of contingent workers, strategic alliances, and the need to have an active influence on the workers in these new organizational relationships. Reader-friendly tools, including an opening case scenario in each chapter to attract interest and emphasize topic importance, enhance the book's practical, real-world emphasis. For this edition new end-of-chapter short cases as well as new topics, ideas, and illustrations featuring current issues and challenges such as the global economic challenge have been added; and updated Internet resource references are provided for each chapter.

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 Training Expatriates Crucial Components in Preparing for Overseas Assignments written by Norika Gölz and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2007-06-28 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2003 in the subject Business economics - Personnel and Organisation, grade: 1,0 (A), University of Cooperative Education Mannheim (University of Cooperative Education), 36 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The increasing globalisation of the markets in our modern world creates more and more challenges for international companies. Through Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances or overseas subsidiaries they penetrate and begin to compete in foreign markets. As a result of the associated challenges, companies have understood that technical knowledge alone cannot count as appropriate prerequisites for global work-placement. Intercultural skills and international management qualities are increasingly sought after for management positions. As successful expatriations are good indicators of the availability and presence of these skills, they obtain all the more on importance. Failed overseas assignments are a financial and operational risk for companies and therefore, most companies have understood the importance of preparing their expatriates and their families for the different cultures, the different living conditions as well as the different leading aspects in the new country. This paper states the crucial components in preparing employees for overseas assignments and their importance for international businesses. It explains why companies send managers abroad, what kind of skills those expatriates have to establish in order to be successful and how culture influences the private as well as the working environment.

Download or read book Work and Family Interface in the International Career Context written by Liisa Mäkelä and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the interface of work and personal life of international professionals. The globalization of business has led to an increasing number of people who work in international roles either through working abroad on different kinds of assignments or through international travelling. This book provides novel knowledge on the topic from different perspectives, highlighting not only the inherent challenges but also the positive side of working in a modern globalized world. Moreover, the book contributes by bringing together international professionals’ own experiences, family members’ experiences, organizational aspects and new theoretical discussions and models. The book covers several different perspectives on the work and personal life interface offering insights on the areas like adjustment, social support, dual-career issues and organizational practices. The book examines the situations of several different types of international employee such as organizational expatriates, self-initiated expatriates and international business travellers. The new interesting research evidence is provided from various country contexts from North America, Europe and Asia by researchers around the world.

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 497 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.