Expatriates in China : experiences, opportunities and challenges

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    • Boncori, Ilaria

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Expatriates in China : experiences, opportunities and challenges

Ilaria Boncori

Palgrave Macmillan, 2013

  • : hbk.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Focuses on the individual experiences of Western expatriates in China by merging academic knowledge and real-life testimonials given by interviewees. The author also draws on her own experience of living and working in China, to explore a range of challenges and opportunities met by Western expatriates.

Table of Contents

PART I: OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to International Business in China PART II: BEFORE CHINA 2. A Good Beginning is Halfway to Success 3. Pre-departure Knowledge 4. Recruitment and Preparation PART III: IN CHINA 5. When in China do as the Chinese do 6. Expatriates in the Middle Kingdom 7. Expatriate Adjustment 8. No place like Home PART IV: AFTER CHINA 9. Returning Expatriates 10. Repatriation Adjustment PART V: CONCLUSIONS 11. Contributions, Considerations and Reflections

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