Introduction to the special issue: Terrorism, disaster, and organizational science

James, Keith

doi:10.1002/job.758

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“…On the one hand, close ties express trust and familiarity which can function as an area of mental retreat and relief. Terrorist events are sudden and highly destructive (James, 2011a). However, most expatriates are not directly affected by terrorist attacks, they rather suffer from indirect effects (Bader & Berg, 2014).…”

Section: Prevalence Of Terrorism and The Social Networkmentioning

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Expatriate Social Networks in Terrorism-Endangered Countries: An Empirical Analysis in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia

Bader

Schuster

2015

Journal of International Management

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Despite the increasing relevance for international business, international assignments in terrorism-endangered countries have hardly been analyzed. Applying a social network perspective, this study investigates the impact of expatriate social network characteristics on psychological wellbeing in the terrorism-endangered environment of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. Drawing on data surveying 175 the study finds that large and diversified networks positively affect the psychological well-being of international expatriates. When including the influence of terrorism it is revealed that a higher terrorism level per se does not necessarily negatively affect the psychological well-being of expatriates, however, the impact of expatriate social network characteristics on psychological well-being is amplified. Hence, social networks are more beneficial on expatriates' psychological well-being in countries which suffer from terrorism. Discussing these findings, the study also differentiates between closeness with host country nationals and other nationalities, and presents several implications for managers how to improve psychological well-being.

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Section: Prevalence Of Terrorism and The Social Networkmentioning

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Expatriate Social Networks in Terrorism-Endangered Countries: An Empirical Analysis in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia

Bader

Schuster

2015

Journal of International Management

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“…Crises such as terrorist attacks have the potential to change organizations and the lives of employees within them (Seeger, Ulmer, Novak, & Sellnow, ), as well as to impact their productivity (Boscarino, Adams, & Figley, ). This suggests that there is an ongoing need to understand the effects of terrorism on organizations and their employees (James, ), as well as the role organizations play in helping their employees deal with terror threat (Schouten, Callahan, & Bryant, ). Indeed, numerous studies have examined individuals' reactions to specific, large‐scale terrorist events such as those of 9/11 (for a review, see Perlman et al, ).…”

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Fear of terror and increased job burnout over time: Examining the mediating role of insomnia and the moderating role of work support

2014

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SummaryWhile the prevalence of terrorism has increased substantially, there is a paucity of research on the effects of terrorism on employee behavior at work. Building on conservation of resources (COR) theory, and its extension, the conservation of social resources theory, we close gaps in the literature by investigating the effect of fear of terror on increased job burnout over time, the mediating effect of insomnia, and the moderating effect of supervisor and co-worker support on these relationships. This longitudinal study followed a large sample of Israeli employees (n = 670) across three time measurements over 7 years, in a time period characterized by a high number of terror attacks. The results showed fear of terror to be related to elevated job burnout over time, even during a period in which terror attacks were reduced substantially. Further, insomnia mediated the relationship between fear of terror and increased burnout, while co-worker support, but not supervisor support, moderated the relationships between fear of terror and increased insomnia and between increased insomnia and increased burnout. The results further support the notion of loss cycles in COR theory, as well as the importance of social resources, which are the cornerstones of conservation of social resources theory.

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“…§ 2656f). Such form of violence is especially targeted at foreign businesses and their staff abroad (Bader & Berg, 2014) and can have detrimental consequences for organizations (James, 2011a). However, in order to benefit from the positive economic development, MNCs have no choice but to also staff subsidiaries in so called high-risk countries (HRCs) with expatriates.…”

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The power of support in high-risk countries: compensation and social support as antecedents of expatriate work attitudes

Bader

2014

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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This study analyzes the antecedents of expatriate work attitudes in terrorism-endangered countries. Applying a social exchange perspective, the study empirically analyzes which measures are qualified to achieve and maintain positive work attitudes among expatriates. Hierarchical regression analysis is applied to investigate this relationship, using data from 143 expatriates in high-risk countries. Data show that social support from co-workers as well as from the organization itself is essential. Moreover, the study investigates the expatriate's sensitivity to terrorism as a moderator and finds that companies should incorporate the sensitivity in their considerations for corporate measures.

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Introduction to the special issue: Terrorism, disaster, and organizational science

Cited by 14 publications

References 12 publications

Expatriate Social Networks in Terrorism-Endangered Countries: An Empirical Analysis in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia

Expatriate Social Networks in Terrorism-Endangered Countries: An Empirical Analysis in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia

Fear of terror and increased job burnout over time: Examining the mediating role of insomnia and the moderating role of work support

The power of support in high-risk countries: compensation and social support as antecedents of expatriate work attitudes

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