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Expatriates in China Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges

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ISBN-10: 1137293462

ISBN-13: 9781137293466

Edition: 2013

Authors: Ilaria Boncori

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List price: $109.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Limited
Publication date: 8/8/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 242
Size: 5.64" wide x 9.67" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 9.548
Language: English

List of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
Overview
Introduction to International Business in China
China in the world
Internationalization and globalization of businesses
Expatriate adjustment
My China
Before China
A Good Beginning is Halfway to Success
Motivation, starting points and expectations
Pioneering in China
Pre-departure Knowledge
Language
Understanding cultural matters
Recruitment and Preparation
Expatriate recruitment and selection
Expect the unexpected
In China
When in China Do as the Chinese Do
First impressions
Models of adjustment and cultural shock
Expatriates in the Middle Kingdom
A framework of expatriate typologies in China
Expatriate Adjustment
Initial adjustment
Social adjustment
Work adjustment
No Place Like Home
Home and away
Expatriate identity
After China
Returning Expatriates
Reasons for leaving China
Home sweet home?
Repatriation Adjustment
Re-entry culture shock
Issues at work
Changes to habits, lifestyle and stimuli
Physical adjustment upon repatriation
Changes to individual selves
Conclusion
Contributions, Considerations and Reflections
Looking back on the journey
Roads not taken and future avenues
Final reflections
References
Additional Bibliography
Index