Repatriation Flashcards
What is Repatriation? Who said it?
- Transition from a foreign country back to ones on country after some time
- Hurn 1999
What limits repatriation?
Duration
What are the stages in the International Assignment Cycle?
- Recruitment & Selection
- Hiring
- Preparation
- Expatriation
- Repatriation
What is Repatriation Management widely regarded as?
The most difficult and most important step in the process of expat management.
What do some researchers argue in terms of repatriation?
The U-Curve model could be more accurately described as a W-Curve model.
The 3 phases of Repatriation
- Honeymoon
- Culture Shock
- Adaption - Coping or unwilling
Problems with Repatriation
- Unrealistic expectations - Culture Shock
- Lack of appreciation of expat
- Unwelcoming social networks
- Lack of appropriate jobs and tasks
- Family problems
What percentage of companies agree that taking on foreign assignments can have a career enhancing effect.
4
What did Feldman and Thomas 2001 report?
Many repatriates regret taking on international assignments because it hindered them from promotions.
What are the consequences of poor repatriation management?
Repatriates leaving the company
Who conducted the study in the UK that found 1/5 of all repatriates end up unemployed after returning
Foster 1997
What percentage of American repatriates leave their companies after 2 years of returning home?
50%
How does one improve expatriate management?
- Improving selection
- Improving preparation
- Improving support
How does companies improve selection of expatriates?
Selecting employees with high levels of flexibility.
How should companies improve the preparation of expats?
Providing:
1. Factual info
- Language training
- Raising awareness of problems.
