Purpose–This article aims to outline the theoretical perspectives of international training and
development and examine how theoretical frameworks have been implemented by …

Workforce population trends have increased the numbers and kinds of culturally diverse
people who work together. Researchers in organizational behavior have often examined …

This study investigates the relationship between personality traits of expatriates and their
adjustment to international assignments. We focused in particular on the Big Five personality …

The process of cross-cultural adaptation is complex: first, because of its internal and external
dynamics and, second, because of the number of relevant variables. Studies have …

Purpose–The paper examines what are the effects of the different types of cross‐cultural
training (CCT) on expatriates' adjustment and whether prior international experience (IE) …

The approach posits the construct of emotional intelligence (EI) as a critical predictor for
intercultural adjustment thereby leading to success. A theoretical model and the respective …

Purpose–Joint ventures remain the largest group of foreign‐invested enterprises in China.
Given the high level of potential conflict, this paper examines whether Western expatriates in …

Purpose–The management literature on cross‐cultural adaptation has used a
conceptualisation and measurement approach developed by Black and Stephens. Their …

Drawing on key tenets of expectancy theory, the present research study investigates the
degree to which twelve different expatriate benefits explain managerial willingness to accept …

Cross-cultural leadership may be particularly challenging, as there are significant barriers to
developing an effective relationship between managers and employees. Two hundred and …