Globalizing People Through International Assignments

by Black, J. Stewart; Gregersen, Hal B.; Mendenhall, Mark E.; Stroh, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780201433890
• ISBN10: 0201433893
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-12-10
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This book covers every aspect of international assignments. It is written primarily for someone who must deal with the global economy and the strategic role of people in achieving international competitiveness. Globalizing People through International Assignments is designed to provide a sophisticated but practical understanding of the strategic roles of international assignments as well as the dynamics of the full cycle of these assignments.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
About the Authors	xv
PART I: Introduction
The Strategic Roles of Global Assignments	1	(31)
The Process of Making Cross-Cultural Adjustments	32	(20)
PART II: Before the Assignment
Selecting: Finding the Right People	52	(35)
Training: Helping People Learn to Do the Right Things	87	(20)
PART III: During the Assignment
Adjusting: Developing New Mental Maps and Behaviors	107	(23)
Integrating: Balancing Dual Allegiance	130	(26)
Appraising: Determining If People Are Doing the Right Things	156	(19)
Rewarding: Recognizing People When They Do Things Right	175	(27)
PART IV: After the Assignment
Repatriating: Helping People Readjust and Perform	202	(34)
Retaining: Utilizing the Experienced Global Manager	236	(20)
Managing the Entire Global Assignment Cycle: Establishing Best Practices	256	(22)
References	278	(15)
Index	293