Nonlinear dynamics: A new perspective on IHRM research and practice in the 21st century

Mendenhall, Mark E.; Macomber, James H.; Gregersen, Hal B.; Cutright, Marc

doi:10.1016/s1053-4822(99)80037-0

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“…Second, these variables are typically considered to have a linear relationship with expatriate adjustment. However, given that Bhaskar-Shrinivas et al (2005) found expatriates to go through a nonlinear adjustment process (resembling a "sideways S" shaped curve) based on length of stay in a foreign country, it is more likely the case that the relationships between antecedents and adjustment (or, for that matter, adjustment and consequences) are nonlinearly related (Mendenhall & Macomber, 1997;Mendenhall, Macomber, Gregersen, & Cutright, 1998). Third, many studies that have examined the relationship between family and expatriate interfaces seem either atheoretical or invoke work-family literature very generally as their underlying theoretical basis.…”

Section: Existing Stock Of Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Review of Expatriate Adjustment Research Through a Multiple Stakeholder View: Progress, Emerging Trends, and Prospects

Takeuchi

2010

Journal of Management

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This article is a critical review of the expatriate adjustment literature that focuses on studies that have considered other stakeholders in addition to expatriates themselves. To highlight current knowledge in this area, the most important, implicit assumptions that scholars seem to have made and that may have restricted the theoretical and empirical advancement of the literature are delineated. By focusing on these assumptions, this article underscores the importance of other stakeholders in influencing or being influenced by expatriates. This article also highlights three theoretical perspectives as exemplars to extend the existing literature. By so doing, this review identifies gaps and stimulates new research directions on expatriate adjustment.

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Section: Existing Stock Of Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Review of Expatriate Adjustment Research Through a Multiple Stakeholder View: Progress, Emerging Trends, and Prospects

Takeuchi

2010

Journal of Management

403

370

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“…If social phenomena, including expatriate adjustment, are nonlinear or discontinuous in nature (Ployhart & Vandenberg, 2010;Sutherland, 1973), then expatriate adjustment will be sensitive to initial conditions (Haslberger, 2005;Mendenhall & Macomber, 1997;Mendenhall, Macomber, Gregersen, & Cutright, 1998). This means that even the smallest variations in the starting point may lead to a considerable change in the overall course of adjustment -the proverbial 'butterfly effect' (Capra, 1997;Gleick, 1998;Pepper, 2002).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, Mendenhall et al (1998) expect a reciprocal relationship between self-efficacy and degree of adjustment. This would be analogous to the reciprocal self-efficacyperformance relationship reported elsewhere (Schmitz & Skinner, 1993).…”

Section: Temporal Dynamics Between Antecedents State and Consequencementioning

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The elephant in the room: the role of time in expatriate adjustment

Hippler

Brewster

Haslberger

2015

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

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This conceptual article explores the role of temporal dynamics in the study of expatriate adjustment. We introduce the dimensions and the domains of adjustment and discuss the dynamics between them, as well as the dynamics between antecedents, state and consequences of adjustment. Issues such as the role of time lags, duration and rate of change as well as reciprocal causation are discussed. We address the consequences of these issues for theory building in the area of expatriate adjustment and the implications for methodological choices. We conclude with specific recommendations for the future research of expatriate adjustment that recognise the nature of adjustment as a process evolving over time and that we hope will enhance the rigour and relevance of this area of research.

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“…The added complexity of situation specifi c assignments for the expatriate intensifi es the problems with selection, from the firm and employee's perspective. The shortage of qualifi ed global managers that can fulfi ll the expatriate role is considered to be one of the most significant constraints to the expansion of MNCs (Scullion, 1991;Mendenhall, Macomber, Gregersen & Cutright, 1998;Marquardt & Engel, 1993). This limited ability to develop a pool of qualifi ed global managers creates a seller's market and unnecessarily raises the cost of compensation for expatriates (Wederspahn, 1992).…”

Section: Mechanismmentioning

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Global Organizational Control: A New Role by Inpatriates

Kiessling

Harvey

2006

Multinational Business Review

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As organizations have expanded globally, control mechanisms utilized in the past may need to be supplemented with a new type of personnel, that of the inpatriate. Expatriates were the most widely used staffing for corporate control, but due to various issues, a complementary set of employees to facilitate corporate goals could be utilized. Inpatriation, as a practical and conceptual means to augment expatriation, is discussed, compared with, and contrasted to, expatriation. This research explores the use of inpatriates in facilitating global control.

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Nonlinear dynamics: A new perspective on IHRM research and practice in the 21st century

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

A Critical Review of Expatriate Adjustment Research Through a Multiple Stakeholder View: Progress, Emerging Trends, and Prospects

A Critical Review of Expatriate Adjustment Research Through a Multiple Stakeholder View: Progress, Emerging Trends, and Prospects

The elephant in the room: the role of time in expatriate adjustment

Global Organizational Control: A New Role by Inpatriates

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