A heuristic model to aid the western business people working in culturally different societies to adjust to the environment
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Paper/Presentation Title | A heuristic model to aid the western business people working in culturally different societies to adjust to the environment |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Nooriafshar, Mehryar (Author) and Vibert, Conor (Author) |
Editors | Filipovic, Davor and Goltnik Urnaut, Anita |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (ESD 2013) |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | Varazdin, Croatia |
ISBN | 9789616825733 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.esd-conference.com/doc/Book_of_proceedings_Paris_2013.pdf |
Conference/Event | 2nd International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (ESD 2013): Enterprise in Turbulent Environment |
Event Details | 2nd International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (ESD 2013): Enterprise in Turbulent Environment Event Date 04 to end of 05 Apr 2013 Event Location Paris, France |
Abstract | This paper is based on an ongoing research project that investigates the factors that contribute to successful assimilation by Western professionals in different countries. The investigation has used data collected from different case studies related to Japan and Hong Kong. Each case study deals with issues and challenges facing Western expatriates residing in these countries for the purposes of business As part of this work, the researchers have developed, presented and tested a heuristic model for quantifying and predicting a Challenge Index for Western expatriates in Japan and Hong Kong. The index can be used to determine the level of difficulty for living and working in these countries; or comparing a given situation with others. The findings indicate that an attempt to familiarize oneself with the basics of the local language (eg Japanese) and recognize and accept certain attitude differences would certainly contribute to a successful adaption. |
Keywords | business; heuristic; model; expatriate |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350706. International business |
470212. Multicultural, intercultural and cross-cultural studies | |
350999. Transportation, logistics and supply chains not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Management and Marketing |
Acadia University, Canada | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1xqz/a-heuristic-model-to-aid-the-western-business-people-working-in-culturally-different-societies-to-adjust-to-the-environment
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