Toward a Comprehensive Model of International Adjustment: An Integration of Multiple Theoretical Perspectives

Black, J. Stewart; Mendenhall, Mark E.; Oddou, Gary

doi:10.5465/amr.1991.4278938

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“…For example, it has been argued that the greater the similarity between two cultures the easier it would be for people to interact effectively with one another (Black, Mendenhall, & Oddou, 1991). This has generally been confirmed empirically (Babiker, Cox, & Miller, 1980;Gudykunst, 1985).…”

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Diversity, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior: An organizing framework

Mamman

Kamoche

Bakuwa

2012

Human Resource Management Review

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Diversity, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior: An organizing framework

Mamman

Kamoche

Bakuwa

2012

Human Resource Management Review

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“…For example, many of the adjustment papers we reviewed examined some aspect of the Black et al (1991) framework; a concentration reflected in a meta-analysis of this model by Bhaskar-Shrninivas et al (2005). However, it could be argued that we have reached the stage of diminishing returns from research on expatriate adjustment.…”

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The Place of International Human Resource Management in International Business

Welch

Björkman

2014

Manag Int Rev

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This article addresses the issue of whether International Human Resource Management (IHRM) is disconnected from other International Business (IB) studies. A content analysis was conducted of 383 articles published in five main international business journals used by IHRM scholars as outlets for their work over a 21 year time span. We classified the articles into two streams of IHRM research: international assignment management and what we term MNC-related research. These streams were found to be given almost equal research attention, developing in tandem across the time period examined. A thematic analysis of articles within each stream facilitated the identification of areas receiving the most research concentration, those with partial attention, and topics yet to be explored. A third stream of articles we designated as non-empirical allowed consideration of theoretical developments within the field. This assessment demonstrates how IHRM is developing a stronger connection with more general IB research.

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“…First, there are some limitations to the measures used in validating this typology. Black et al's (1991) scale served as a reasonable proxy to capture the breadth of expatriate experiences at work, interacting with host nationals, and in everyday life. However, there may be other aspects of expatriate life and work not addressed by Black's scale and possibly aspects that are unique to particular categories of the typology.…”

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“…In this case, for the typology to exhibit comparative fit means that respondents should be accurately classified into their predefined group based on their answers to the 14-item survey measuring expatriate behaviors (Black et al 1991). Multiple discriminant analysis is an appropriate procedure because of the categorical nature of the groups (Traditional Expatriates, Transnational Entrepreneurs, Ambassadors, and Worldchanging Entrepreneurs) and the ordinally interval scales that may be derived from Likert scores on the 14 items of Section I (Chandler and Lyon 2001).…”

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Transnational entrepreneurs, worldchanging entrepreneurs, and ambassadors: a typology of the new breed of expatriates

Connelly

2009

Int Entrep Manag J

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As barriers to globalization have steadily diminished, the number of entrepreneurial and noncommercial expatriates have grown from a trickle to a torrent. Much of what we know about expatriatism may not apply to this new breed of expatriates. A four-quadrant typology of expatriates draws attention to important differences in expatriate types. I make use of the notions of comparative fit and normative fit from self-categorization theory to validate the typology. Examining the experiences of 160 expatriates demonstrates that the proposed typology represents real differences and is invoked by expatriates in the field. Scholars may apply this typology to explain inconsistent findings in extant studies and as a guide for the development of new research questions.

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Toward a Comprehensive Model of International Adjustment: An Integration of Multiple Theoretical Perspectives

Cited by 1,121 publications

References 29 publications

Diversity, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior: An organizing framework

Diversity, organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior: An organizing framework

The Place of International Human Resource Management in International Business

Transnational entrepreneurs, worldchanging entrepreneurs, and ambassadors: a typology of the new breed of expatriates

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