Managing expatriates in China: a language and identity perspective
Authored Book
Zhang, L., Harzing, A. and Fan, S. 2018. Managing expatriates in China: a language and identity perspective. London, UK Palgrave Macmillan.
Type | Authored Book |
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Title | Managing expatriates in China: a language and identity perspective |
Authors | Zhang, L., Harzing, A. and Fan, S. |
Abstract | Providing fresh perspectives on managing expatriates in the changing host country of China, this book investigates expatriate management from a language and identity angle. The authors’ multilingual and multicultural backgrounds allow them to offer a solid view on the best practices towards managing diverse groups of expatriates, including Western, Indian, and ethnic Chinese employees. With carefully considered analysis which incorporates micro and macro perspectives, together with indigenous Chinese and Western viewpoints, this book explores topics that include the importance of the host country language, expatriate adjustment, ethnic identity confirmation, acceptance and identity. The book presents a longitudinal yet contemporary snapshot of the language, culture, and identity realities that multinational corporation subsidiary employees are facing in China in the present decade (2006-2016). It will thus be an invaluable resource for International Management scholars, those involved in HRM and other practitioners, as well as business school lecturers and students with a strong interest in China. |
Keywords | changing China; Chinese business; cultural adjustment; diversity; multicultural backgrounds; managing diversity; host country; MNC; MNC subsidiary employees |
Research Group | International and Cross-cultural Management group |
Series | Palgrave Studies in Chinese Management |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9781137489074 |
Paperback | 9781349696079 |
Electronic | 9781137489098 |
ISSN | 2662-1088 |
Electronic | 2662-1096 |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Place of publication | London, UK |
Copyright Year | 2018 |
Publication dates | |
15 Dec 2017 | |
Online | 28 Nov 2017 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 12 Dec 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-48909-8 |
Language | English |
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