Abstract
To perform exceptionally well in global assignments, expatriates must understand the importance of proactive cognitive processes such as perspective-taking. Perspective-taking refers to a cognitive process that involves seeing the world from another person¡-s viewpoint. We present a framework that delineates how the perspective-taking process leads to an followers¡--s overall effectiveness. We provide propositions about which factors motivate expatriates to engage in active perspective-taking, and which factors influence higher accuracy of understanding of the host country nationals (HCNs) perspective. Our model then incorporates contact theory as the link between perspective-taking and an followers¡--s overall effectiveness. One significant contribution our model makes to the expatriate literature is the integration of a new construct, perspective-taking. This extends the expatriate literature by examining a new construct that may explain expatriate effectiveness. Thus, we take a new approach and focus on expatriates¡- effectiveness rather than focusing on reducing stressors in order to attain increased adjustment. This research has the potential to open new areas for future research in the expatriate domain.
Original language | English |
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DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management - West Meets East: Enlightening, Balancing, Transcending, AOM 2011 - San Antonio, TX, United States Duration: 12 Aug 2011 → 16 Aug 2011 |
Conference
Conference | 71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management - West Meets East: Enlightening, Balancing, Transcending, AOM 2011 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Antonio, TX |
Period | 12/08/11 → 16/08/11 |
Keywords
- Expatriates
- High contact interactions
- Perspective-taking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Management Information Systems
- Management of Technology and Innovation
- Industrial relations