Issues of Effective Repatriation: A Model and Managerial Implications

摘要

As more companies and organizations go global, more managers find themselves with overseas assignments. Despite the expense of maintaining overseas managers and problems often associated with their return, too many companies have inadequate plans for their stints abroad and their assimilation upon return. Interviews with 11 former expatriate managers plus a literature survey suggest the principal challenges and remedies for successful repatriation. For instance, frequent and high-quality communication while managers are abroad, a "sponsor" to act as liaison while they are away and to help them assimilate when they return, comprehensive HR support, and the availability of positions that make use of their new skills all contribute to effective assimilation.