L4a_Arthur & Bennett (1995): The international assignee: the relative importance of factors perceived to contribute to success

Question 1

main premise of the paper

Answer 1

what factors are important for the success of international assignees (expats), along with their relative importance?

Question 2

5 factors

Answer 2

• family situation
• flexibility / adaptability
• job knowledge and motivation
• relational skills
• extra-cultural openness

Question 3

additional factors that had an impact on importance?

Answer 3

• managerial / non-managerial role

- organizational type

Question 4

findings of the study

Answer 4

“family situation” was the most important factor

-> family members should be included in cross-cultural training