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Globalizing people through international assignments

Published 1 January 1999
J. Stewart Black
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Abstract

Preface. Authors PART I: INTRODUCTION. 1. The Strategic Roles of Global Assignments. 2. The Process of Making Cross-Cultural Adjustments. PART 2: BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT. 3. Selecting: Finding the Right People. 4. Training: Helping People Learn to Do the Right Things. PART 3: DURING THE ASSIGNMENT. 5. Adjusting: Developing New Mental Maps and Behaviours. 6. Integrating: Balancing Dual Allegiance Appraising: Determining If People Are Doing the Right Things. 7. Rewarding: Recognising People When They Do Things Right. PART 4: AFTER THE ASSIGNMENT. 8. Repatriating: Helping People Readjust and Perform. 9. Retaining: Utilising the Experienced Global Manager. 10. Managing the Entire Global Assignment Cycle: Establishing Best Practices. References. Index.

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Social Sciences