Over the past decades organisations have increased their global activities. As a consequence, the role of expatriates has also grown in significance. But, as particularly American researchers claim, expatriate failure rates are still very high. So, what needs to be done to reduce these failure rates?
It is the aim of this dissertation to identify the critical success factors in expatriate assignments. In order to fulfil this aim, the various stages of the so called expatriate cycle will be examined in turn. What are the success factors in the selection, the preparation, and the adaptation phase? How important are an attractive compensation package and the career outcome? All these questions will be answered by current and former expatriates who were interviewed and asked to complete a questionnaire.
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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- The Concept of Expatriation
- The Expatriate Cycle
- Critical Success Factors in Expatriate Assignments
- Theoretical Approaches
- Methodology
- Empirical Findings
- Selection Phase
- Preparation Phase
- Adaptation Phase
- Compensation and Career Outcomes
- Return Phase
- Discussion
- Conclusions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation examines the critical success factors in expatriate assignments, aiming to contribute to the understanding of what makes expatriate assignments successful. It analyzes the various stages of the expatriate cycle, focusing on key factors influencing success at each stage. The research seeks to identify practical insights and recommendations for organizations and individuals involved in international assignments.
- The critical success factors in expatriate assignments
- The role of the expatriate cycle in shaping success
- The impact of selection, preparation, and adaptation on expatriate performance
- The influence of compensation and career outcomes on expatriate success
- Practical implications for organizations and individuals involved in international assignments
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the dissertation, outlining its objectives, research questions, and the importance of the topic. It contextualizes the study within the broader landscape of globalization and the increasing reliance on expatriates in multinational organizations.
- Literature Review: This chapter reviews the existing literature on expatriation, exploring key concepts, models, and theoretical frameworks relevant to the study. It examines the expatriate cycle, identifying various stages and critical success factors. It also discusses different theoretical approaches to understanding expatriate success.
- Methodology: This chapter describes the research methodology employed in the study. It explains the data collection methods, including interviews and questionnaires, and the sample of expatriates used in the study. It outlines the analytical techniques used to analyze the collected data.
- Empirical Findings: This chapter presents the findings of the empirical study. It analyzes the results of the interviews and questionnaires, exploring the critical success factors at each stage of the expatriate cycle. It examines the impact of selection, preparation, adaptation, compensation, and career outcomes on expatriate success.
- Discussion: This chapter discusses the findings in relation to the existing literature. It explores the implications of the results for organizations and individuals involved in expatriate assignments. It identifies practical insights and recommendations for improving the success rate of expatriate assignments.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This dissertation focuses on the critical success factors in expatriate assignments. Key areas of exploration include expatriate cycle, selection, preparation, adaptation, compensation, career outcomes, and international assignments. The research employs empirical methods to gather data from expatriates and provides insights into the factors that contribute to the success of expatriate assignments.
- Quote paper
- Thilo Weber (Author), 2004, What Are The Critical Success Factors In Expatriate Assignments?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/34588
