An empirical investigation of host country national categorization of expatriates in the United Kingdom

Arup Varma; Pawan Budhwar; Soumendu Biswas; Soo Min Toh

An empirical investigation of host country national categorization of expatriates in the United Kingdom

Arup Varma
, Pawan Budhwar
, Soumendu Biswas
, Soo Min Toh

Loyola University Chicago
Xavier Institute of Social Sciences
University of Toronto, Mississauga

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	[EURAM 2005 fulltext preoceedings]
Publication status	Published - 2005
Event	Annual European Academy of Management Conference - Munich, Germany Duration: 4 May 2005 → 7 May 2005

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Conference	Annual European Academy of Management Conference
Abbreviated title	EURAM 2005
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Munich
Period	4/05/05 → 7/05/05

The effect of human resource management policies on organisational performance in Greek manufacturing
Katou, A. & Budhwar, P., 2005, [EURAM 2005 fulltext preoceedings].
Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Conference publication

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An empirical investigation of host country national categorization of expatriates in the United Kingdom

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The effect of human resource management policies on organisational performance in Greek manufacturing

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