Managing International Carrers Flashcards
1
Q
Why do companies invest in expatriate assignments?
A
Control overseas subsidiaries
Developing high potential managers
Transmission of HQ culture
Setting up new operations
2
Q
What are some ways of adjusting the expatriate to the assignment?
A
Pre-departure training phase: train, mentor, coach etc.
Foreign experience phase: adjustment
Ongoing support: mentoring, ongoing communication etc.
3
Q
What are some international assignment forms?
A
Expatriate assignment
Inpatriate assignments
Virtual expatriates
International virtual teams
4
Q
What are the five initial international adjustment stages?
A
- Honeymoon
- Culture shock
- Performance improvement
- International mastery
