Discussion and Conclusion
This chapter integrates the results of the previous chapters concerned with validating the expatriate learning model for adjustment and provides limitations of this research, and its implications. In this process, the researcher first summarizes and discu
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Expatriate Manager’s Adaption and Knowledge Acquisition Personal Development in Multi-National Companies in China
Expatriate Manager’s Adaption and Knowledge Acquisition
Yan Li
Expatriate Manager’s Adaption and Knowledge Acquisition Personal Development in Multi-National Companies in China
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Yan Li School of Management Xiamen University Xiamen, Fujian China
ISBN 978-981-10-0052-2 DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-0053-9
ISBN 978-981-10-0053-9
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Research Background . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Research Purposes and Questions. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 Expatriate Adjustment and Expatriate Learning . . . . . . . . 2.1 International Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1 Definition and Classification of International Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Expatriates and International Assignments . . . . 2.1.3 Cultural Differences Between Nations . . . . . . . 2.2 Expatriate Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.1 Expatriate Adjustment Dimensions and Process 2.2.2 Factors Influencing Expatriate Adjustment. . . . 2.2.3 Adjustment of Expatriates in China . . . . . . . . 2.3 Experiential Learning Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.1 Experiential Learning Process and Cycle . . . . . 2.3.2 Learning Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.3 Learning Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.4 Adaptive Flexibility . .
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