Perceived organizational support and the cross‐cultural adjustment of expatriates in the UAE

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Support ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Cross

scholarly journals The Dark and the Light Side of the Expatriate’s Cross-Cultural Adjustment: A Novel Framework Including Perceived Organizational Support, Work Related Stress and Innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Giorgi ◽  
Luigi Isaia Lecca ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
Chiara Di Massimo ◽  
Marcello Campagna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress

The new context of the Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development has reached the attention of the scientific community in recent years, due to its comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing the sustainability of interpersonal and intrapersonal talent, as well as of groups and communities. In this scenario, research on employee cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) is considered a key theme in human resource management. It is known that psychological support in the host country may alleviate distress and facilitate the integration of the expatriate workers. However, there is a lack of research investigating expatriate adjustment as an antecedent of the perceived organizational support. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship among cross-cultural adjustment (CCA), perception of organizational support (POS), work-related stress (WRS), and innovation, considering these factors as a part of a unique innovative framework. A cross sectional study was performed using a sample of 234 expatriate workers of a multinational organization. Data were collected through a monitoring survey for the assessment of work-related stress risk factors of their expatriate staff. The results showed a positive correlation between CCA, POS, and innovation. On the other hand, a negative correlational effect of CCA and WRS, CCA and POS on WRS, and POS and WRS was found. Finally, POS was found to be a significant antecedent of CCA. These findings have implications for both international human resource management researchers and practitioners.

scholarly journals "When I am in Japan, I feel as though I'm not disabled": A cross-cultural adjustment study of trainees with disabilities from Asia-Pacific regions

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miho Iwakuma ◽  
Masako Okuhira ◽  
Satomi Nasu
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Host Culture ◽  
Adjustment Processes ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Different Levels

This study aims to examine the cross-cultural adjustment processes of trainees with disabilities from Asia-Pacific regions, with the aim to explore factors that influence cross-cultural adjustments and uncover experiences by individuals with disabilities. We interviewed a total of 13 trainees, some of whom were interviewed multiple times. Several factors (e.g., affluence of the Japanese lifestyle, maintaining contact with home via the Internet, and/or previous knowledge of the host culture) greatly affected their transitions to Japan. Notably, participant adjustments were made on several different levels, including physical, social, and attitudinal.

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Adjustment: A Case Of Thai Expatriates In Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1139-1152
Author(s):  
Tayaphon Rodsai ◽  
Jol Stoffers ◽  
Margaretha Banowati Talim
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Training ◽  
Cross Cultural Training ◽  
Expatriate Employees

This study empirically examines individual and organizational factors that influence expatriates’ cross-cultural adjustment and job performance. The study was a quantitative research from 117 Thai expatriates who work in Thai multinational companies (MNC) located in Indonesia. The results of the study indicated that financial perceived organizational support influence positively towards Thai expatriates’ overall cross-cultural adjustment in Indonesia. This study found that cross-cultural training influenced positively towards Thai expatriates’ adjustment. A causal relationship between the predicting variables of cross-cultural adjustment and Thai expatriates’ job performance was not found. Results suggest important consequences for management strategies providing support to Thai expatriate employees increasing their adjustment in Indonesia.

scholarly journals The paradox role of extraversion in the cross-cultural adjustment process of Asian expatriates

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 179-194
Author(s):  
Asia Rafiq ◽  
Sharjeel Saleem ◽  
Mohsin Bashir ◽  
Arfan Ali
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Adjustment Process ◽  
The Cross

scholarly journals Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: It’s Role in the Cross-Cultural Adjustment of Filipino Expatriates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
Ramil A. Dinglasa
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Migrant Labor ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Expatriate Management ◽  
The Cross ◽  
New Perspective

With the rise of globalization, labor migration is estimated to increase in the future as developed countries will experience shortages in skills of certain age brackets of the working population, thus, requiring more migrant labor in order to address this gap. Filipinos represent a considerable number of expatriates around the world. By 2018, there were 2.3 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), and 24.3 % (558,900) of them worked in Saudi Arabia. These expatriates pursue economic opportunities in the Kingdom due to better job prospects and higher earning potential despite the cross-cultural adjustment challenges. This study aims to explore the influence of Cultural and Emotional intelligence in the cross-cultural adjustment of Filipino expatriates in Saudi Arabia. A survey was conducted on 483 male OFWs, both descriptive and correlational research methods were used to test the hypotheses. Correlation results showed the significant positive associations with moderately strong correlations between cultural intelligence (CQ) and the cross-cultural adjustment of Filipino expatriates in Saudi Arabia. Behavioral and motivational CQ could significantly predict the cross-cultural adjustment of Filipino expatriates. Emotional intelligence (EQ) and the expatriate Filipino’s cross-cultural adjustment in Saudi Arabia showed significant association, with Appraisal and Recognition of Emotion in Others as its strongest predictor. The Filipino expatriates’ status, first time or seasoned, significantly moderated the association between EQ factors and their cross-cultural adjustment degree. This study suggests that high CQ and EQ levels along with previous experience with the host country could serve well as important considerations in international careers. This paper contributes a new perspective to the literature on Filipino expatriate management and cross-cultural adjustment.

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