... attempts to explore the process of cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) and integration into corporate headquarters of Chinese inpatriates working in France, including the favorable factors that accelerate this process. Design/methodology/approach Based on a qualitative, single-case study of Group X...

...Yuling Wang; Martin Lockett; Abby Jingzi Zhou Purpose This study explores the role of digitalization, especially mobile apps, in expatriate cross-cultural adjustment. The role of digitalization is under-researched and under-recognized in the current literature on global mobility, but is becoming...

...G. Sathish; Tuheena Mukherjee; Sangeeta Sahney Purpose IHRM identifies career adaptability and cross-cultural adjustment as the central tenants for expatriate career. The present study focuses on; (1) it employs the theoretical framework of career construction theory (CCT) to examine...

...Chhaya Mani Tripathi; Rahul Pratap Singh Kaurav; Tripti Singh Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between cultural intelligence (CQ) and cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) using meta-analytic methods. The paper serves a dual purpose as it critically examines the CQ-CCA...

... is to investigate the determinants of cross-cultural adjustment among self-initiated medical doctors working and living in a host culture. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was distributed to self-initiated expatriate (SIE) doctors working in Irish hospitals. In total, 193 valid responses were...

...Alexei Koveshnikov; Heidi Wechtler; Miriam Moeller; Cecile Dejoux Purpose Using social influence theory, this study examines the relationship between self-initiated expatriates' (SIE) political skill, as a measure of their social effectiveness, and cross-cultural adjustment (CCA). It also tests...

... environment and get more familiar with language, culture and habits over time. Expatriates Diplomats Cross-cultural adjustment Adjustment over time U-curve hypothesis Expatriate experience Expatriates living and working in a foreign environment are confronted with a number...

...Klaus J. Templer Purpose This study aimed to test Early and Ang’s (2003) proposition that self-enhancement hinders successful cross-cultural adjustment. The literature on self-enhancement is reviewed, and the overclaiming technique as an unobtrusive measure of self-enhancement is introduced...

...Jessica Marie Arokiasamy; Soyeon Kim Purpose As globalization expands opportunities for foreign investments, the role of expatriates is becoming important for business success in host countries. Cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) of expatriates is considered significant in determining business...

... 2019 22 04 2019 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only International assignment Antecedents Survey Mixed methods Cross-cultural adjustment Identity theory Expatriate children The main goal of this study is to examine...

...Philipp Paulus; Katrin Muehlfeld Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between host country (HC) language skills, fear of terror, and cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) of expatriates based in host countries with different terrorist threat levels. Design/methodology...

... and Lofquist’s Theory of Work Adjustment, which has had only a small influence on expatriate research to date. Design/methodology/approach The paper develops a correspondence model of cross-cultural adjustment and explores the diverse factors and their interactions in-depth. The satisfaction of individual...

...Pooja B. Vijayakumar; Christopher J. L. Cunningham Purpose Globalization has led to individuals working and living outside their native country. The purpose of this paper is to examine relationship between motives for expatriation and cross-cultural adjustment in Indian expatriates working...

... is to address this gap by comparing the cross-cultural adjustment of male and female expatriates in Switzerland. Design/methodology/approach – This study replicates Selmer and Leung’s (2003a) study design in order to compare adjustment of male and female expatriates working in multinational companies...

... of this paper is to examine the influence of the nationality of expatriates’ partners, conceptualized as host, home or third country nationality, on expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment. Design/methodology/approach – Survey data from 299 expatriate academics in China, Japan and South Korea were analysed...