The International Assignment Cycle

Question 1

Types of training for expatriate assignment overseas

Answer 1

Diversity

Language training

Cross culture training

Question 2

What is the adjustment process and who is associated with?

Answer 2

The process where overseas employees become comfortable with the host country

Parker & McEvoy 1995

Question 3

Why is the adjustment process important?

Answer 3

1. Failure to adjust cause early return
2. Failure to complete damages esteem
3. Unsuccessful assignments decrease commitment

Question 4

What are the stages of the U Curve of Cross Culture Adjusment

Answer 4

1. Honeymoon
2. Culture Shock
3. Adjustment
4. Mastery

Question 5

What are the 3 Dimensions of Adjustment

Answer 5

1. Adjustment to work and work roles
2. Adjustments to interacting with HCN’s
3. Culture

Question 6

Who carried out a study on adjustment

Answer 6

Morley & Finch

Question 7

What were the general findings of the study

Answer 7

• Focus was on the expat adapting behavior of that country
• No relationship between gender or education
• Marital status not significant
• Empathy skills important