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Study Of The Success Of Taiwanese Expatriate Managers On Overseas Assignments: A Grounded Theory Approach, Hsiu Ching Ko
Study Of The Success Of Taiwanese Expatriate Managers On Overseas Assignments: A Grounded Theory Approach, Hsiu Ching Ko
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The purpose of the study was to explore critical influences on expatriate performance during overseas assignments.
Multinational corporations (MNCs), in order to compete in today's global economy, need to have trained professionals who can succeed as expatriates. However, what demands do such professionals face? The purpose of the study was to explore critical influences on expatriate performance during overseas assignments. Thirteen former Taiwanese expatriate managers from 5 Taiwan-based MNCs participated in the study. Data were gathered from in-depth interviews about the participants' experiences during their overseas assignments. Through open, axial, and selective coding procedures associated with micro- and comparative analyses …