Expatriate Management: Perspectives and Challenges

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Globalisation of business is leading to an increase in the number of expatriates being sent to foreign locales to tap opportunities thrown up by the changing business environment. However, this is adding to the complexity of expatriate management. It is not just management-related aspects that need due consideration, but a host of other issues that do not normally come under the purview of HR professionals. Cross-cultural issues present a key area of consideration as inadequate preparation can lead to stress and depression among expatriates and their families. Other issues that need consideration are the spouseâ€™s career concerns, the willingness of the family to relocate, terrorist activities and other acts of violence such as kidnapping and extortion. Expatriate remuneration includes a number of other benefits and allowances, which are not normally available to employees in the home country, and this needs specialised management. Undoubtedly, such support and added allowances and benefits add to the overall cost of expatriate management. Considering that the proportion of expatriates in any organisation is very less, organisations are often confronted with the question of justifying the high costs and finding ways to assess the returns on the investment. Added to these issues is the issue of expatriate failure, which is usually on the higher side. This book provides insights into the challenging task of managing expatriation. The contents of the book are aimed at equipping the HR professionals to handle the multi-faceted issues associated with expatriate management. Apart from HR professionals, business students, teachers, and executives will also find this book useful.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sumati Reddy

Sumati Reddy holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia. Her other qualifications include, Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Hotel Management, Certified Hospitality Educator, Diploma in French, and Diploma in Spanish. She is currently pursuing Ph.D. in the field of Organizational Behavior from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Her topic for the dissertation is â€˜The Impact of Organizational Culture on Organizational performance.â€™ She is a Faculty Member at ICFAI Books, Hyderabad, an affiliate of The ICFAI University. She has edited books on Corporate Social Responsibility, Workforce Diversity, Training and Development and Performance Management. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at the ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad, where she teaches Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Her areas of interest include international organizational behavior with a focus on change management, international negotiations, group dynamics, and managerial competencies; and experience in the hospitality and pharma sectors in the functional area of Human Resource Management.