ET GO HOME? THE SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF EXPATRIATE TRANSFERS

Abstract

Discusses research in the literature about the expatriate manager as a unit of resource. The research to date has largely addressed concerns for the high failure rate and costs of expatriate assignments, suggestions for improving methods of personnel selection; comparative studies of expatriate and local managers; and recommendations for improving expatriate success. Notes that rarely are the problems of expatriate personnel addressed collectively, particularly with a focus on Asia. Discusses effectiveness of expatriate assignments within the totality of four distinctive phases: selection; preparation; acculturation; and repatriation. Provides a valuable foundation for providing organizational recommendations to enhance the success of future expatriate placements.

Citation

McDonald, G.M. (1993), "ET GO HOME? THE SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF EXPATRIATE TRANSFERS", Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 18-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683949310032758