Cross-cultural professional experiences of female expatriates
| Autor: | Tami France, Lize Booysen, Carol Baron |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Cultural Studies
Mainland China Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Sociology and Political Science Expatriate business.industry Strategy and Management 05 social sciences 050209 industrial relations Exploratory research Public relations Focus group Coaching law.invention Scholarship law 0502 economics and business CLARITY Business and International Management Psychology Organizational effectiveness business 050203 business & management |
| Zdroj: | Cross Cultural & Strategic Management. 26:522-545 |
| ISSN: | 2059-5794 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/ccsm-05-2018-0062 |
| Popis: | Purpose In this world of global interconnectedness, women continue to develop cross-cultural careers and their experiences impact global scholarship and practice. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationships, resources and characteristics that support female expatriate success, with specific focus on the role of mentor/coach relationships. The sample included 102 women from the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK working or formerly working in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan. Design/methodology/approach This three phase sequential mixed-methods exploratory research study included 10 one-on-one semi-structured interviews, 102 survey respondents and 3 facilitated focus groups attended by nine professional women. Findings This research offers evidence that resiliency-based characteristics must be cultivated and developed to support expatriate cross-cultural success. These characteristics can be cultivated through relying on multiple relationships, such as mentors, coaches, host country liaisons, expatriate colleagues, friends and family as well as by supporting and mentoring others. These characteristics can also be developed through specific cultural experiences, knowledge and skill building resources, as well as developing an informed view of self and identity clarity through reflective activities. Originality/value Based on the overall findings, a cross-cultural professional success model was designed and implications for scholarship, organizational effectiveness and cross-cultural leadership practice are presented. |
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