Positioning Expatriates

Presented by: Vaheeda

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Expatriates:

Expatriates are the managers who are posted to a country other than the country of their birth. Internal Adjustment
Cultural Shock Dimensions

Internal Adjustment:
It is the degree to which the expatriate feels comfortable living and working in the host culture.

Cultural Shock: The expatriates have a strong desire to reduce psychological uncertainty is called cultural shock. Four Stages: Honeymoon Stage Cultural Stage Adjustment Stage Mastery Stage

Dimensions: Individual Dimension Non-work Dimension Job Dimension

Organizational Culture Dimension

Individual Dimension: Self Efficacy skills Stress Reduction Technical Competency Reinforcement substitution Relational Skills Finding Mentors Willing to communicate Perception skills

Non-Work Dimension:
Cultural Novality Family Spouse Adjustment

Job Dimension: The expatriates should have required skills, knowledge and abilities to carryout the job successfully in the host country. Role Clarity Role Discretion Role Novality Role Conflict

Organizational Culture Dimension:

Every organization has its own culture with different rules, regulations, customs, traditions, norms, expectations etc.