Expat pay and compensation: fair or not fair?
Publication date: 6 March 2017
Abstract
Synopsis
The manager of engineering at Palm Oasis Engineering in Dubai expressed dissatisfaction with his compensation. The uncertainty of his continued participation at a key position came at a critical time for the company. This case provides an event for the analysis of HRM issues of a small company in a nontraditional, international context. Real and perceptual issues surrounding expatriate employee compensation, including wages and benefits relative to home country, cost indices, inflation, and currency fluctuations, are analyzed. Motivation and negotiation strategy are also examined.
Research methodology
This case has been disguised to protect the anonymity of the company and key individuals. The industry, name of the company, and names of personnel have been changed. The authors were granted access to key personnel at the company during a limited time frame.
Relevant courses and levels
This case is designed for upper level, undergraduate international management, international human resource management, and human resource management courses. The case is designed as a mid-semester decision-based case that allows students to apply concepts on motivation, human resource management, and negotiation.
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Acknowledgements
This case was discussed at the CASE association 2014 annual meeting, May 9, 2014.
Disclaimer. This case is written solely for educational purposes and is not intended to represent successful or unsuccessful managerial decision making. The author/s may have disguised names; financial and other recognizable information to protect confidentiality.
Citation
Desplaces, D. and Congden, S.W. (2017), "Expat pay and compensation: fair or not fair?", , Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 168-186. https://doi.org/10.1108/TCJ-05-2014-0038
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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