Organisational, Host Country and Work Factors Influencing a British Expatriate’s Adjustment on International Architectural Engineering and Construction Projects (original) (raw)

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Abstract

Increased globalisation within the British AEC sector has augmented the need for transferring UK nationals to manage overseas operations. To be able to perform abroad, expatriates have to harmonise themselves with the conditions prevailing in the host country which includes getting accustomed to living, working and interacting with the host country nationals. This process is commonly referred to as 'crosscultural adjustment'. To identify key factors influencing adjustment, a qualitative study was undertaken which mainly ...

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