TY - GEN
T1 - An empirical investigation of host country national categorization of expatriates in the United Kingdom
AU - Varma, Arup
AU - Budhwar, Pawan
AU - Biswas, Soumendu
AU - Toh, Soo Min
PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - In recent times, some authors have argued that Host Country National (HCN) categorization of expatriate co-workers plays a major role in expatriate adjustment. Previous studies have argued that HCN categorization of expatriates maybe be based on gender, or national origin. In this study, using data from 331 HCNs in the U.K., we find that HCN expectations of foreigners may play a big role in categorization. Further, we find that categorization leads to lower levels of support offered by HCNs, which can affect expatriate adjustment. We discuss implications and offer suggestions for future research.
AB - In recent times, some authors have argued that Host Country National (HCN) categorization of expatriate co-workers plays a major role in expatriate adjustment. Previous studies have argued that HCN categorization of expatriates maybe be based on gender, or national origin. In this study, using data from 331 HCNs in the U.K., we find that HCN expectations of foreigners may play a big role in categorization. Further, we find that categorization leads to lower levels of support offered by HCNs, which can affect expatriate adjustment. We discuss implications and offer suggestions for future research.
M3 - Conference publication
BT - [EURAM 2005 fulltext preoceedings]
T2 - Annual European Academy of Management Conference
Y2 - 4 May 2005 through 7 May 2005
ER -