Expatriates : perspectives and challenges of the 21st century /
Expatriates : perspectives and challenges of the 21st century /
Craig Hale, editor.
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- Social Issues, Justice and Status Ser. .
- Social Issues, Justice and Status Ser. .
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Knowledge Transfer Experiences of Inpatriates in Multinational Companies -- A Cognitive Dissonance Perspective -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Review -- 3. Theoretical Framework -- 4. Research Design and Methodology -- 4.1. Sampling Approach -- 4.2. Methods of Data Collection -- 4.3. Methods of Data Processing and Analysis -- 5. Results -- 5.1. Descriptive Results -- 5.1.1. Inpatriates' Demographic Characteristics -- 5.1.2. Inpatriates' Working Environment -- 5.1.3. Inpatriates' Knowledge Exchange Experiences 5.2. Factors Influencing Inpatriates' Behavior during Knowledge Transfers -- 5.2.1. Subsidiary Reputation -- 5.2.2. Home Country Reputation -- 5.2.3. Person-Related Factors -- 5.2.4. Organization-Related Factors -- 5.2.5. Time -- 5.3. Inpatriates' Behavior during Knowledge Transfers -- 6. Discussion -- Conclusion -- Contributions -- Limitations -- Implications for Future Research -- References -- Chapter 2 -- FDI Flows, Expatriates and Liveability: A Case Study of Koreans in Suzhou, China -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Triad of FDI-Led Urban Growth -- Institutional Settings Global Production Networks -- Liveability -- Korean FDI in China -- Korean FDI and Koreans in Suzhou -- FDI Growth in Suzhou -- The Growth of Korean Activities in Suzhou -- Residential Choice of Koreans in Suzhou -- Relative Perception on Liveability in Suzhou -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 3 -- Mitigation against Failed Expatriate Assignments -- References -- Bibliography -- Related Nova Publications -- Expatriate Work-Life Balance: Resources, Work-to-Life Enrichment, and Work Outcomes* Expatriates' Commitment to Foreign Subsidiaries: Effects of Friendship Opportunities, Adjustment, and Length of Time on Current Assignment* -- Correlation between Managerial and Technical Capacities and Quality Performance of Indigenous and Expatriate Construction Contractors in Nigeria* -- Index -- Blank Page
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Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Knowledge Transfer Experiences of Inpatriates in Multinational Companies -- A Cognitive Dissonance Perspective -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Literature Review -- 3. Theoretical Framework -- 4. Research Design and Methodology -- 4.1. Sampling Approach -- 4.2. Methods of Data Collection -- 4.3. Methods of Data Processing and Analysis -- 5. Results -- 5.1. Descriptive Results -- 5.1.1. Inpatriates' Demographic Characteristics -- 5.1.2. Inpatriates' Working Environment -- 5.1.3. Inpatriates' Knowledge Exchange Experiences 5.2. Factors Influencing Inpatriates' Behavior during Knowledge Transfers -- 5.2.1. Subsidiary Reputation -- 5.2.2. Home Country Reputation -- 5.2.3. Person-Related Factors -- 5.2.4. Organization-Related Factors -- 5.2.5. Time -- 5.3. Inpatriates' Behavior during Knowledge Transfers -- 6. Discussion -- Conclusion -- Contributions -- Limitations -- Implications for Future Research -- References -- Chapter 2 -- FDI Flows, Expatriates and Liveability: A Case Study of Koreans in Suzhou, China -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Triad of FDI-Led Urban Growth -- Institutional Settings Global Production Networks -- Liveability -- Korean FDI in China -- Korean FDI and Koreans in Suzhou -- FDI Growth in Suzhou -- The Growth of Korean Activities in Suzhou -- Residential Choice of Koreans in Suzhou -- Relative Perception on Liveability in Suzhou -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Biographical Sketch -- Chapter 3 -- Mitigation against Failed Expatriate Assignments -- References -- Bibliography -- Related Nova Publications -- Expatriate Work-Life Balance: Resources, Work-to-Life Enrichment, and Work Outcomes* Expatriates' Commitment to Foreign Subsidiaries: Effects of Friendship Opportunities, Adjustment, and Length of Time on Current Assignment* -- Correlation between Managerial and Technical Capacities and Quality Performance of Indigenous and Expatriate Construction Contractors in Nigeria* -- Index -- Blank Page
9781536147865 1536147869
Foreign workers.
Foreign workers.
Electronic books.
HD6300
331.6/2