Dimensions of expatriates adjustment in distant subsidiaries: A field study of a sub‐Saharan African institutional distance

Abugre, James B.; Williams, Karen; Debrah, Yaw A.

doi:10.1002/tie.22105

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“…A different but related study by Zhang and Peltokorpi (2016) found that expatriate host country language proficiency has multifaceted effects on expatriates' work and nonwork adjustment. In other related studies, Abugre, Williams, and Debrah (2019); Abugre, Yaw, and Debrah (2019) found that cross‐cultural communication significantly determines expatriate adjustment. Overall, based on the review of the related literature summarized above, it is likely that the ability of Chinese expatriates to speak and communicate effectively in English will positively affect their adjustment to Nigeria.…”

Section: Cross‐cultural Trainingmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…Much research has been conducted on CCT and expatriate adjustment (Caligiuri et al, 2001; Lai & Yang, 2017; Mendenhall et al, 2004; Morris & Robie, 2001; Selmer, 2005; Wang et al, 2017; Waxin & Panaccio, 2005; Wurtz, 2014). Our review of the literature on CCT and expatriate adjustment shows that there is a lack of research on this topic when it comes to Africa and Nigeria, with the notable exceptions of some exploratory studies (Abugre, Williams, & Debrah, 2019; Abugre, Yaw, & Debrah, 2019; Okpara, 2016; Okpara & Kabongo, 2011, 2017). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first empirical research study investigating the influence of predeparture and postarrival CCT on the adjustment of Chinese expatriates in Nigeria.…”

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confidence: 96%

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Effects of predeparture and postarrival cross‐cultural trainings on expatriates adjustment: A study of Chinese expatriates in Nigeria

Okpara

Kabongo

Lau

2020

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The increase in economic globalization has created a need for multinational corporations to use expatriates to manage their foreign subsidiaries. Expatriate employees face many challenges that they can meet successfully only if they are well prepared through sound cross‐cultural training. In this exploratory study, we investigated the effects of cross‐cultural training on Chinese expatriates in Nigeria. We mainly focused on the relationship between predeparture and postarrival cross‐cultural training. In this study, we surveyed 198 Chinese expatriates in Nigeria and found that both predeparture and postarrival training have significant and positive influences on Chinese expatriates' adjustment. Additionally, our results demonstrated that language training and previous overseas experience also have positive effects on Chinese expatriates' adjustment in Nigeria. The implications of these findings are also discussed.

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Section: Cross‐cultural Trainingmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Effects of predeparture and postarrival cross‐cultural trainings on expatriates adjustment: A study of Chinese expatriates in Nigeria

Okpara

Kabongo

Lau

2020

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“…In addition, other scholars have investigated how expatriates from different cultures transition and adapt to the African culture (e.g. Abugre and Debrah, 2019;Abugre et al, 2020;Okpara and Kabongo, 2011) yet little is known about the support they receive from the organisation which is crucial for their adjustment.…”

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The effects of perceived organisational support on expatriate adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction

Sokro

Pillay

Bednall

2021

Int'l Jnl of Cross Cultural Management

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This study examines the influence of perceived organisational support (POS) on expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction in the sub-Saharan African context. While multinationals depend on expatriates to manage their foreign subsidiaries, successful expatriation is influenced by expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment to their host country’s environment. Survey responses from 229 expatriates were analysed using partial least squares path modelling. The results reveal that support from their organisations relates positively to expatriate adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction. The empirical results also demonstrate that expatriate adjustment partially mediates the relationship between POS and assignment completion and job satisfaction. Furthermore, findings suggest that assignment completion positively influences job satisfaction and partially mediates the association between POS and job satisfaction. The findings of this research have important theoretical and practical implications for multinational companies operating in sub-Saharan Africa.

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“…Understanding the cultural differences that affect people's attitudes and behaviors is essential for better intercultural cohesion. Findings from Abugre et al, (2020) study reveal that host country culture plays a significant role in determining expatriate adjustment in distant subsidiaries. There are many examples of how cultural differences affect behavior patterns.…”

Section: Cultural Intelligence and Cross-cultural Adjustment: Hypothesis Developmentmentioning

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Relationship Between Cultural Intelligence and Cross-Cultural Adjustment of Foreign Employees in Kosovo

Hajrullahu¹,

Tutar²,

Fejza³

2021

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Cross-cultural adjustment is crucial for the success of employees in a different cultural environment. Cultural intelligence is believed to be a skill that can enhance adjustment during cross-cultural interactions. Cross-cultural adjustment is crucial for the success of employees in a different cultural environment. This study aimed to determine the relationship between cross-cultural adjustment and cultural intelligence by examining a sample of employees working in Kosovo with a foreign country of origin.Design/methodology/approach -This study is quantitative in terms of its methodology. The empirical data comes from a survey of foreign employees living in Kosovo and working in private businesses from thirteen types (sectors) of institutions.Results -The study results show that dimensions of cultural adjustment are associated with dimensions of cultural intelligence. Therefore, this study confirms the effect of cultural intelligence domains on the crosscultural adjustment of employees working in a foreign country.Discussion -In recognition of the importance of cross-cultural adjustment for foreign employee's performance, we suggest organizations and employees invest in training and other efforts like visits to the new duty country before starting work, increasing the cultural intelligence components of a person, and enhancing cross-cultural adjustment.

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Dimensions of expatriates adjustment in distant subsidiaries: A field study of a sub‐Saharan African institutional distance

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Effects of predeparture and postarrival cross‐cultural trainings on expatriates adjustment: A study of Chinese expatriates in Nigeria

Effects of predeparture and postarrival cross‐cultural trainings on expatriates adjustment: A study of Chinese expatriates in Nigeria

The effects of perceived organisational support on expatriate adjustment, assignment completion and job satisfaction

Relationship Between Cultural Intelligence and Cross-Cultural Adjustment of Foreign Employees in Kosovo

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