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Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures
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Sources of Human Resources
MNCs can use four basic sources for filling overseas positions:
(1) Home-Country Nationals (Expatriates):
Expatriate managers are citizens of the country where the multinational corporation is headquartered
Sometimes called headquarters nationals
Most common reason for using home-country nationals (expatriates) is to get the overseas operation under way
(2) Host-Country Nationals:
Local managers hired by the MNC
They are familiar with the culture
They know the language
They are less expensive than home-country personnel
Hiring them is good public relations
(3) Third-Country Nationals:
Managers who are citizens of countries other than the country in which the MNC is headquartered or the one in which the managers are assigned to work by the MNC
These people have the necessary expertise for the job
(4) Inpatriates:
Individuals from a host country or a third-country national who are assigned to work in the home country
The use of inpatriates recognizes the need for diversity at the home office
Use of inpats helps MNCs better develop their global core competencies
MNCs can subcontract or outsource to take advantage of lower human resource costs and increase flexibility
Selection Criteria for International Assignments
Organizations examine a number of characteristics to determine whether an individual is sufficiently adaptable.
Work experiences with cultures other than one’s own
Previous overseas travel
Knowledge of foreign languages
Recent immigration background or heritage
Ability to integrate with different people, cultures, and types of business organizations
Selection Criteria for International Assignments
Those who were best able to deal with their new situation had developed coping strategies characterized by socio-cultural and psychological adjustments including:
Feeling comfortable that their work challenges can be met
Being able to adjust to their new living conditions
Learning how to interact well with host-country nationals outside of work
Feeling reasonably happy and being able to enjoy day-to-day activities