The influence of individual, family, and social capital factors on expatriate adjustment and performance: The moderating effect of psychology contract and organizational support

Lee, Li-Yueh; Kartika, Nurullaily

doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2014.02.030

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“…The results of this study by Lee and Kartika (2014) illustrated that expatriates with higher EI and cultural intelligence can adjust more easily in the new work environment. Koveshnikov et al (2014) found a significant relationship between EI and expatriates' cultural adjustment.…”

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 83%

“…Lee and Kartika (2014) found that social capital could enhance the success of expatriate adjustment which could further influence expatriate performance. Past research had shown that social interaction and relationships during global assignments were one of the critical predictors of cultural adjustment (Lee, 2005;Aycan, 1997;Caligiuri & Lazarova, 2002).…”

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the contrary, maladjusted assignees have difficulty adapting to the host country's norms and behaviors (Bhaskar et al, 2005). Several past empirical studies have tried to identify the factors that have a positive influence on cultural adjustment (Lee & Kartika, 2014). Past international experience (Bhaskar et al, 2005), and awareness of cross cultural communication (Harris et al, 2004) have been examined as antecedents of an expatriate's cultural adjustment.…”

Section: Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Higher EI was reported to contribute to better cultural adjustment and performance (Lee & Kartika, 2014;Gullekson & Tucker, 2012). The results of this study by Lee and Kartika (2014) illustrated that expatriates with higher EI and cultural intelligence can adjust more easily in the new work environment.…”

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Past research has shown that expatriates with good social network and social capital were effective in terms of adjustment and performance (Lee & Kartika, 2014;Malek, Jaguli, & Palil, 2012). Lee and Kartika (2014) found that social capital could enhance the success of expatriate adjustment which could further influence expatriate performance.…”

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Managing Successful Overseas Assignments in Malaysia: Social Competencies, Emotional Competencies, Job Performance and Cultural Adjustment

Singh¹,

Mahmood²

2017

IJBM

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This study investigates the impact of social and emotional competencies on job performance and the mediating role of cultural adjustment of expatriates engaged in the ICT sector in Malaysia. This was a quantitative research and using a survey method, data was collected from a sample of 301 expatriates. The AMOS software developed for analyzing the Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) was utilized. The findings revealed that social and emotional competencies have a significant impact towards job performance. The findings also supported the role of cultural adjustment as a mediator between competencies and job performance. The findings supported the results from some earlier studies and also bring out several new ideas such as the importance of competencies and cultural adjustment. The findings have significantly contributed to the advancement of knowledge in job performance and cultural adjustment and it is evident that expatriate social and emotional competencies facilitate job performance and cultural adjustment. The implications were in the areas of expatriate selection, training and support practices. It is recommended that organizations consider both social and emotional competencies and implement suitable HR policies to select the right candidate. The results of this study will add to the current body of knowledge as well as assist in creating foundational solutions to ensure success in expatriate global assignments in Malaysia.

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Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Mediating Role Of Cultural Adjustmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2017

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A developmental model for international students and multiple ecologies

Garton,

Grimm,

Kim

2023

New Drctns Hghr Edu

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Traditional ecological models are promising for making sense of international student experiences, but the assumed monolithic nature of the structuring systems is inadequate for explaining development that occurs across multiple systems. We present and expand a model called the Spanning Systems Model that recognizes multiple ecologies. The model organizes ecologies in terms of home and host countries, arguing the systems are in some ways independent and in others intertwined. Student experiences are thus structured by both the systems in which the school is located as well as the systems from which the student is coming. Conceptualizing ecologies in this manner shifts the goal of a successful transition into higher education away from acculturation and towards a more complex, case‐specific project of identifying areas of alignment and contradiction and tailoring experiences to each student's unique ecologies.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS This expanded ecological model is intended to theoretically explain development for students whose experiences cross multiple ecologies, for example, multiple countries. While originally designed for international students, the model is applicable to any student with formative experiences in different macrosystems, like study abroad, or some first‐generation students. Academic, faculty, and career advisors who regularly work with international students should make a concerted effort to understand the different ecologies of each student. Rather than presenting an ideal model for acculturation into US higher education, advisors can use this model to identify alignments and contradictions and plan accordingly. New student orientations for international students can use this model as an organizing device. For example, potential contradictions between ecologies, like academic integrity and intellectual property rights, can be presented to students in the context of a holistic discussion around the rights‐based justice system in the United States. The model can be given directly to students as a worksheet to help make sense of their experiences and frame their thinking. Students can fill in directly the different systems in which they are situated and can begin to make decisions about how they can make changes.

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The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on expatriates: A pathway to work‐life harmony?

Mello

Tomei

2021

Glob Bus Org Exc

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International assignments tend to be a turbulent time for expatriates, as they bring about changes in the two main spheres of their lives: personal and work. Although work-life interface is a challenge among expatriates it can also be a work-life harmony. Here, we present the findings of how expatriates work-day life changed while performing overseas tasks during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and analyze how this new status quo may influence future expatriates' expectations regarding their work-life interface. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 expatriates. Results show that although since the beginning of the quarantine, personal life is interfering in work, causing work-life conflict, the role of the expatriates' family positively impacted their work-life balance, and harmony. We suggest some recommendations to human resource managers and conclude that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on expatriates can be a pathway to work-life harmony, where work and life are seen as an integrative domain, rather than competing ones.

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The influence of individual, family, and social capital factors on expatriate adjustment and performance: The moderating effect of psychology contract and organizational support

Cited by 81 publications

References 65 publications

Managing Successful Overseas Assignments in Malaysia: Social Competencies, Emotional Competencies, Job Performance and Cultural Adjustment

Managing Successful Overseas Assignments in Malaysia: Social Competencies, Emotional Competencies, Job Performance and Cultural Adjustment

A developmental model for international students and multiple ecologies

The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on expatriates: A pathway to work‐life harmony?

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