Virtual expatriate assignments and host country national support: The role of higher-level construals in social categorization processes
International Business Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
33(6), С. 102341 - 102341
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2024
Although
extant
research
on
expatriate
management
has
explored
the
drivers
of
host
country
nationals'
(HCNs')
support
for
expatriates
in
traditional
physical
work
environments,
there
is
limited
understanding
context
virtual
assignments.
This
necessitates
further
theorizing
that
departs
from
presupposition
HCNs
and
interact
physically.
It
integrates
particularities
working
virtually
to
understand
if
how
affects
provision
HCN
expatriates,
whether
related
social
categorization
identification
processes
differently
as
part
We
draw
identity
construal
level
theory
develop
a
conceptual
model
explaining
emergence
three
types
assignees
can
receive,
i.e.,
emotional
support,
appraisal
informational
job
support.
focus
interplay
between
mechanisms
higher-level
construals
and,
thus,
more
interpersonal
neutrality
disengagement
originating
context.
contribute
by
deriving
set
propositions
outlines
varied
consequences
performing
role
virtually,
with
particular
different
co-workers.
Язык: Английский
Unraveling digital nomadism: a comprehensive bibliometric review of emerging research and trends
Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
examine
the
phenomenon
of
digital
nomadism
within
broader
context
global
mobility,
namely
through
identification
and
analysis
existing
investigations,
shedding
light
on
social
implications
growing
impacts
society.
Design/methodology/approach
A
systematic
review
was
conducted
publications
available
in
Scopus
Web
Science
databases
from
2001
2023,
covering
various
disciplines
such
as
computer
science,
business
economics,
sciences
more.
Following
defined
guidelines,
1047
papers
were
selected
for
analysis.
Findings
The
reveals
insights
into
DN,
proposing
a
framework
based
Bibliographic
mapping,
including
four
clusters:
DN
dimensions,
nomads
context,
balance
work–life
leisure
impacts.
With
these
findings,
paper
highlights
research
gaps
guides
future
investigations
at
intersection
new
work
models,
Research
limitations/implications
Limitations
include
specific
scope
consequently
limited
selection
papers.
results
provide
directions
conceptualization
investigation
several
shades
helping
scholars
improve
their
understanding
this
field
progress
reflect
it
multiple
perspectives.
Practical
is
beneficial
policymakers
prepare
or
adapt
changes
labor
tax
law
well
employers
managing
co-working
spaces.
Social
has
significant
implications,
influencing
practices,
societal
norms
community
dynamics.
Understanding
crucial
addressing
evolving
nature
Originality/value
contributes
better
provides
valuable
studies
interventions
aimed
transformative
phenomenon.
Additionally,
using
bibliometric
science
mapping
tools
adds
originality
study,
offering
visual
representation
landscape,
culminating
complete
framework.
Язык: Английский
Social media’s role in enhancing psychological well-being of Generation Z expatriates
Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
research
is
to
investigate
the
role
social
media
in
supporting
psychological
well-being
young
expatriates.
Design/methodology/approach
study
adopts
a
qualitative
design
based
on
semi-structured
interviews
with
Gen
Z
expatriates
who
are
active
users.
Findings
This
reveals
media’s
pivotal
enhancing
expatriates’
well-being.
It
fosters
virtual
connections
their
home
country,
validating
distinctive
international
experiences,
facilitating
integration
into
host
culture
and
challenging
stereotypes.
By
developing
bonding
bridging
capital,
mitigates
cultural
distance,
strengthens
support
ultimately
contributes
positive
expatriate
Originality/value
responds
growing
call
for
studies
intersection
digitalization
expatriation,
offering
insights
how
digital
tools
can
enhance
conceptual
model
grounded
literature,
highlights
specific
mechanisms
through
which
impacts
expatriates,
previously
under-researched
area.
While
physical
limited
by
geographical
proximity
shared
transcend
these
boundaries,
providing
access
wider
range
resources
perspectives.
focusing
Z,
generation
known
its
fluency
reliance
media,
we
provide
that
inform
targeted
interventions
strategies
specifically
tailored
demographic.
Язык: Английский
Integrating social media platforms into expatriate training and development programs: an experiential learning perspective
Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
Purpose
Social
media
platforms,
although
often
vilified
in
popular
media,
carry
several
potential
benefits
for
expatriate
training.
This
study
set
out
to
discuss
some
depth
whether
social
platforms
can
be
employed
enhance
training
outcomes,
such
as
performance,
adjustment
and
cultural
integration.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing
on
insights
from
experiential
learning
theory,
this
develops
propositions
a
conceptual
model
relating
the
incorporation
of
into
Findings
Joining
literature
with
proposes
avenues
tools.
While
use
is
not
likely
efficacious
itself,
argues
that
leveraged
language
training,
acculturation
professional
networking.
These
mediating
relationships
media’s
effects
performance
adjustment.
Originality/value
paves
way
future
empirical
works
regarding
implementation
novel
tools
pursuit
excellence.
paper
comprehensive
illustrating
how
positively
impact
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Extending expatriate support theory: a multi-level perspective on organisational, social and family support in remote work transitions
Judit Végh,
Joyce Jenkins,
Marie Thérèse Claes
и другие.
Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Purpose
This
study
explores
expatriates’
perceptions
of
the
support
they
receive
during
crises
as
transition
to
remote
work,
examining
factors
that
help
them
adapt
and
succeed
in
these
conditions.
Design/methodology/approach
Using
an
inductive
approach,
we
conducted
20
semi-structured
interviews
with
expatriates
eleven
countries
applied
reflexive
thematic
analysis
explore
organisational
social
work.
Findings
When
work
a
consequence
crisis,
four
are
crucial
for
their
successful
should
be
actively
reinforced
by
organisations:
(1)
Awareness
tension
between
belonging
isolation
uncertainty,
(2)
Feeling
supported,
(3)
Maintaining
positive
approach
(4)
JAVA/coffee
connections.
Research
limitations/implications
Comparative
research
follow
up
on
findings
post-pandemic
world
examine
sustainability
factors.
Future
also
focus
more
homogeneous
expatriate
groups.
Practical
implications
Raising
awareness
providing
structured
family-level
is
effective
assistance.
Originality/value
Our
contribution
expands
literature
perceived
support,
traditionally
focused
employees,
emphasising
importance
considering
at
family
level.
Язык: Английский
Work, wander and repeat: modeling the enablers of digital nomadic lifestyle
Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Purpose
The
study
aims
to
outline
and
hierarchically
rank
the
key
enablers
that
support
digital
nomad
lifestyle,
identifying
their
interrelationships
contextual
importance
within
ecosystem.
Design/methodology/approach
utilizes
a
multi-method
approach
encompassing
modified
total
interpretive
structural
modeling
(m-TISM)
matrice
d’impacts
croisés
multiplication
appliquée
à
un
classement
(MICMAC)
analysis,
complemented
by
one-tailed
t
-test
validate
model.
Findings
research
identified
nine
crucial
facilitate
lifestyle.
effectively
maps
out
hierarchical
relationships
dynamics
of
interactions.
Research
limitations/implications
While
offers
significant
insights,
it
relies
heavily
on
expert
opinions,
which
may
introduce
subjective
bias.
Additionally,
dynamic
nature
nomadism
might
limit
long-term
applicability
findings.
Practical
implications
findings
have
substantial
for
policymakers
corporate
leaders.
By
understanding
interactions,
stakeholders
can
develop
targeted
strategies
enhance
nomads,
potentially
increasing
organizational
flexibility
global
reach.
Originality/value
This
contributes
original
insights
applying
an
advanced
m-TISM
sector,
topic
growing
relevance
in
post-pandemic
work
arrangements.
It
provides
comprehensive
framework
integrates
various
theoretical
practical
perspectives,
were
fragmented
previously.
Язык: Английский
Digitalization and expatriate cross-cultural adjustment: the role of mobile apps
Journal of Global Mobility The Home of Expatriate Management Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Purpose
This
study
explores
the
role
of
digitalization,
especially
mobile
apps,
in
expatriate
cross-cultural
adjustment.
The
digitalization
is
under-researched
and
under-recognized
current
literature
on
global
mobility,
but
becoming
a
significant
factor
Design/methodology/approach
As
research
exploratory,
it
uses
qualitative
methods,
specifically
in-depth
interviews
rigorous
thematic
analysis.
It
based
31
respondents
from
16
higher
education
organizations
across
10
cities
five
provinces/municipalities
China,
country
with
one
highest
levels
daily
life.
Findings
most
finding
that
apps
are
central
to
adjustment
China.
Such
both
enable
if
used
actively
hinder
significantly
resisted
or
not
effectively.
However
high
motivation
required
cope
incompatibility
between
infrastructure
China
expatriates’
previous
experiences.
Research
limitations/implications
academics
where
widespread
local
rather
than
international
predominant.
Hence
expatriates
may
feel
greater
impact
life
work
less
digitalized
societies.
A
major
implication
should
be
considered
as
potentially
Practical
implications
Host
governments,
employers,
app
developers
expatriates,
all
need
consider
use
retention
expatriates.
Originality/value
identifies
highly
environment,
which
has
been
recognized
research.
proposes
concept
“digital
distance”
alongside
“cultural
context
Язык: Английский