New directions in expatriate research

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New directions in expatriate research

edited by Michael J. Morley, Noreen Heraty and David G. Collings

Palgrave Macmillan, 2006

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Expatriate assignments are a key part of international managers' careers and a vital part of maintaining business competitiveness. This book draws on contributions in the expatriation field to open up new lines of enquiry, draw attention to the need for theory building and points to the methodological issues that can beset intercultural research.

Table of Contents

  • List of Tables List of Figures Notes on the Editors Notes on the Contributors Introduction: New Directions in Expatriate Research
  • M.J.Morley, N.Heraty & D.G.Collings Expatriate Return on Investment: A Definition and Antecedents
  • Y.M.McNulty & P.Tharenou The Use of Foreign Assignments and their Relationship with Economic Success and Business Strategy: A Comparative Analysis of Northern, Southern and Eastern European Countries
  • C.Erten, M.Schiffinger, W.Mayrhofer & A.Dunkel Another Scandal in Bohemia?: A Look Back on how we Measure Expatriate Adjustment
  • T.Hippler The Nature of Managerial Work During International Assignments: Examining Expatriate-Assignment Fit and Its Consequences for Work Adjustment
  • O.Breiden, H.R.Mirza & A.T.Mohr The Effect of Culture of Origin on the Adjustment Process
  • M.F.Waxin Gender Diversity and Organizational Success: The Impact of Female Foreign Assignments
  • M.Andresen, E.Hristozova & U.B.Lieberum Finnish Business Repatriates' Coping Strategies at Work: Problem-Focused and Emotion-Focused Forms of Coping
  • S.Paganus Intonations of Repatriation: A Discursive Analysis of Expatriates' Talk of Work after Repatriation
  • T.L.Howell Notes Index

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