International Management: Challenges and Solutions for Expatriate Management

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International Management

International Management 1
Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
Research Methodology..........................................................................................................................2
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................6
References.............................................................................................................................................8

International Management 2
Introduction
The advancement in the communication technology both in terms of accessibility and
functionality has increased trend for the expatriate management. The key driver behind
expatriate management is the need of MNCs to control and coordinate operations effectively.
It ensures that the organizations perform smoothly across the globe. The requisite of
transmitting knowledge and emerging international management has increased. In this
context, the expatriates have become an important part of the international management. An
expatriate is a person who lives outside the country on a temporary basis. This term is often
used for the professionals, skilled workers and the artists who are having positions outside
their native country. These persons are positioned independently or sent abroad by their
companies, universities, employers or governments.
According to Vance and McNulty, 2014, the expats usually earn more than they would earn
at home. The expatriates are also provided benefits such as relocation assistance and housing
allowance (Vance and McNulty, 2014). Living as an expatriate provides an opportunity for
the career advancement and business exposure. They are also offered with higher
compensation. The problem is faced by the managers in selecting the best individual. The
expatriates also face challenges in settling down in the new country. There are some
measures which are required to be undertaken by the expatriates before leaving for the host
country. The individuals can learn the language of the host country and consult with the
expatriates about the challenges faced by them. There are repatriate courses which can be
used by the expatriates when they return home. It helps them to re-adapt the work
environment and culture of the home country. They are provided knowledge on the political,
social and economic changes as well as the information on the changes taking place in the
business environment.
Research Methodology
As the global market is continued to expand, there has been steady advancement in
organizations conveying employees to work overseas. The overseas assignments take out
employees from the regular practices and home. The newly moved expatriates adapt to the
assigned environments and overwhelmed with different social and cultural standards or
customs. It involves challenges such as monetary and career-related costs of failing to prosper
an overseas assignment.