Presenter : Yi-Chun Vivian TsaiInstructor : Dr. Pi-Ying Teresa
Hsu October 8, 2009
Cross-cultural training, expatriate self-efficacy, and adjustments to overseas assignments: An empirical investigation of managers in Asia
Osman-Gani, A. M., & Rockstuhl, T. (2009). Cross-cultural training, expatriate self-efficacy, and adjustments to overseas assignments: An empirical investigation of managers in Asia. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 33(4), 277-290.
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ContentI. Introduction
II. Methodology
III. Results & Discussion
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Conclusion
V. Reflection
Introduction
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Purpose- to investigate the relationship between
cross-cultural training (CCT) effectiveness, self-efficacy, and adjustment of expatriate managers in Asia
Introduction
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Hypothesis 1
Expatriates who received cross-cultural training will have better adjustment in the host culture than those who did not.
PARTIALLY
SUPPORTED
Introduction
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Hypothesis 2
Cross-cultural training effectiveness will be positively related to expatriate adjustment in the host culture.
PAR TIALLY SUPPORTED
Introduction
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Hypothesis 3
The relationship between cross-cultural training effectiveness and work adjustments in overseas assignments will be mediated by the general self-efficacy of the expatriate.
SUPPORTED
Introduction
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Hypothesis 4
The relationship between cross-cultural training effectiveness and interaction adjustments in overseas assignments will be mediated by the social self-efficacy of the expatriate.
SUPPORTED
Methodology
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Participants
Amount
Male: Female
Age
Nationality
169 expatriates
144:25
44 (26%) Singaporeans39 (23%) Germans43 (25.5%) Japanese43 (25.5%) Americans
25~35 years old 44.5%35~45 years old 48%
Methodology
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Results & Discussion
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The expatriates with cross-cultural training indicated better interaction adjustment (F = 10.99; p < 0.01) and better work adjustment (F = 15.7; p < 0.001).
Results & Discussion
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For work adjustment, general self efficacy mediates the effect of pre-departure training effectiveness as indicated by a positive indirect effect.
Results & Discussion
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Social self efficacy mediates the effect of pre-departure training effectiveness as indicated by a positive indirect effect.
Conclusion
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Implication 1
The positive effects of cross-cultural trainings on expatriate adjustment are due to an increase in self-efficacy as a result of the training.
Conclusion
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Implication 2
The design of cross-cultural training programs by suggesting that effective training should target at enhancing self-efficacy of participants in dealing with the host-culture.
Reflection
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Reflection
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