Expatriates in China [electronic resource] : Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges /
Boncori, I.author.
Focuses on the individual experiences of Western expatriates in China by merging academic knowledge and real-life testimonials given by interviewees. The author also draws on her own experience of living and working in China, to explore a range of challenges and opportunities met by Western expatriates.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- PART I: OVERVIEW -- 1. Introduction to International Business in China -- PART II: BEFORE CHINA -- 2. A Good Beginning is Halfway to Success -- 3. Pre-departure Knowledge -- 4. Recruitment and Preparation -- PART III: IN CHINA -- 5. When in China do as the Chinese do -- 6. Expatriates in the Middle Kingdom -- 7. Expatriate Adjustment -- 8. No place like Home -- PART IV: AFTER CHINA -- 9. Returning Expatriates -- 10. Repatriation Adjustment -- PART V: CONCLUSIONS -- 11. Contributions, Considerations and Reflections.
Focuses on the individual experiences of Western expatriates in China by merging academic knowledge and real-life testimonials given by interviewees. The author also draws on her own experience of living and working in China, to explore a range of challenges and opportunities met by Western expatriates.
Personnel management.
Asia—Economic conditions.
International business enterprises.
Management.
Organization.
Planning.
International economics.
Human Resource Management.
Asian Economics.
International Business.
Management.
Organization.
International Economics.