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Understanding the Role of Family in International Assignments

Explore the history of International Human Resource Management and its impact on family dynamics. Learn about Country Profiles, Societal Norms, Expatriation, and Repatriation practices. Discover the challenges and necessary changes for IHRM in diverse cultures like Poland and China.

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Understanding the Role of Family in International Assignments

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  1. Group 4 Presentation The Role of Family in International Assignments Iwona Samsel Frank John Katsufumi Araki Gurhan Gunal Cem Oktaymen

  2. History of IHRM • 1900s Focus on motivating, controlling and improving the productivity of entry-level employees. • 1920s Appraising and training individuals • 1930s and 1940s Knowledge of groups and the impact of group on individuals

  3. History of IHRM • 1950s and 1960s Individual needs and motivation along with advances in selection and development • 1970s Human resource management (safety and health of the worker as well as individual satisfaction and performance)

  4. History of IHRM • Late 1970s and 1980s Organizational strategy • Today Global competition, worldwide labor availability, business ethics and the environment

  5. Country Analysis

  6. POLAND Country Profile Recent Activities in IHRM Society and Foreign Assignments Expatriation & Repatriation Performance & Retention IHRM: necessary changes

  7. Country Profile Geo/Demographics Poland EU Member:May 1st,2004 Political system:Republic Total area:313 000 km² Population:38.6 million GDP: $463 billion Religion: Catholic

  8. Collectivist Society Low Context Cultural Dimension Scores Don’t smile to strangers => follow NY style Learn few words in Polish => Poles will love it Bring flowers when visiting Polish home => “thank you for invitation” Never refuse seconds => nothing better than Polish home cooking Politics => always a good topic Country Profile cont.Culture Poland

  9. Country Profile Recent IHRM activities Poland • Legal • International Agreements • Compensation • Taxes • Work for spouse • Work permits

  10. Pluses (+) Financial advantage Exposure to foreign culture Language Resume Minuses (-) Distance from relatives, friends Language barrier Lack of good childcare system Work for spouse Working hours Vacation time Pluses (+) Exposure to foreign culture Good level of education Good standard of living Good level of child care Location: central Europe Minuses (-) Language/lack of relevant value Distance from relatives, friends Weather: long cold winters Society and Foreign Assignments: Poland vs. US Polish Expatriates American Expatriates

  11. Pre-Departure Training Living Arrangements Child Care Educational Allowances Lack of set up of a expatriate network No language training for families Little support for family arrangements upon return No guaranteed work upon return Expatriation and Repatriation Expatriates & Families Repatriation Expatriation

  12. Successful completion Most of the interviewed Economic Development High Education Level Failure Few job offers for spouses Separation from relatives Weather Successful completion Large % of interviewed Financial stimulus Future career Failure Separation from relatives Lack of support network No job offers without language skills Performance and Retention Polish Expatriates American Expatriates

  13. IHRM: necessary changes • Support system • Coach solution • Network of local expatriates • Living arrangements upon repatriation • Work for spouse • Extended network with other foreign companies • Guaranteed job upon repatriation • Language Training for all family members

  14. People’s Republic of China Country Profile Chinese Culture Work-Family Conflict Expatriates and Families Performance & Retention IHRM: necessary changes

  15. People’s Republic of China Population: 1.307 billion Capital: Beijing Area: 9.596.960 sq km GDP: $ 7.262 trillion GDP per capita: $ 5600 Labor Force: 760.8 million Languages: Chinese, Mandarin Political System: Communist

  16. Chinese Culture Confucius’s Relationships • Ruler - Subject • Husband – Wife • Father – Son • Brother – Brother • Friend - Friend Lijie and Surface Harmony • Being polite and courteous • Proper etiquette preserves harmony and face • Guanxi • Relationship between people • Network of contacts • Mianxi • Losing face • Saving face • Keqi • Ke – guest qi – behavior • Represents humbleness and • modesty

  17. Culture cont. Power Distance (PDI) • Very high power distance • Inequality of power and wealth • Follow a caste system Individualism – Collectivism (IDV) • Collective society • Reinforce extended family • Everyone takes responsibility • Masculinity (MAS) • Medium range • Woman have some rights Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI) • Between medium and low • Tolerance for different opinions Long – Term Orientation (LTO) • Values long-term commitments • Respect for tradition • Strong work ethic

  18. Work - Family Conflict • Work – further personal growth • Work and family is separate • Family comes before work • Family values = quality of life • Expressive individualism • Individualistic society United States China • Work – welfare of family • Family – based work ethic • Extra work > future benefits • for family • Collectivism > priority to work • More experienced with families dual carriers

  19. Importance of guanxi Mostly long-term assignments Time to adjust to new culture Expatriate ( Diaspora) treated like family member Company will help overcome culture shock and provide intensive pre – departure training Family stays behind until expatriate adjust to new environment Company demands come before family Family will support expatriate, for better future (long – term oriented) Low failure rate Expatriates and Families

  20. Brazil Country Profile Culture Themes Culture Differences Adaptation Family Concerns

  21. Brazil • Total population of 184 million • Among the most popular destinations • AIDS patients are increasing

  22. Culture Themes • Time and Work • Casual about time and work • Not concerned about being hard and efficient • Take two or three jobs • Extended Family • Larger role in society • Big family • Mutual support

  23. Culture differences • The attitude of male dominance • Primary responsibility of women • To care for the home and the family • Must be patient to gain mutual trust • Slower business transaction

  24. Adaptation • Difficult to communicate without Portuguese • A period of anxiety, doubts and concern • Safety and security • Avoid large gatherings or any crowds

  25. Family Concerns • Children’s problems • Experiencing profound stress • E-mail, MTV and telephone—ease sense of isolation from friends • Returning home—most difficult due to culture differences, too alien for their friends

  26. Family Concerns • Spouses’ concern • High risk of kidnapping for ransom • Must ensure that houses are secure • Children in the hands of people they can trust

  27. TURKEY Country Profile Facts for foreign expatriates Society and Foreign Assignments Legal Terms for foreign expatriates Performance & Retention

  28. TURKEY Age structure: 0-14 years: 27.2% 15-64 years: 66.4 65 years and over: 6.4% EU Candidate Political system:Republic Total area:2,648 km Population:70 million GDP: $507billion Religion: 98% Muslim Country Profile Geo/Demographics

  29. Collectivistic Society Low Context Cultural Dimension Scores Hospitable to a great extent Don’t say no to food serve in Turkish homes Be on time for business meeting Always be ready for dinner to close business deal Politics, Soccer always a good topic Country Profile cont.Culture

  30. Economic effect increase in FDI increase in Foreign expatriates Possible EU membership Circulation of Labor will take place More job opportunities for Turkish young labor force Cultural effect Male dominant Tight family bonds 29.7% women and 68.3% men are in work force 6 million Turkish people works in abroad $5 billion dollars from expatriates FACTS FOR TURKEY

  31. Pluses (+) Financial advantage Exposure to foreign culture Language Pluses (-) Homesickness Language barrier Lack of good childcare system Vacation Length Pluses (+) Good Salary Vacation Length Good standard of living Sufficient level of child care Location: Southeastern Europe Minuses (-) Language/lack of relevant value Society and Foreign Assignment: Turkey vs. Foreign Turkish Expatriates Foreign Expatriates

  32. Constitutional rights Turkey Laws follows EU standards for Foreign expatriates New laws are on process: August 2005 , work permit process will be faster Taxes Legal Terms for foreign expatriates

  33. 90% successful completion 13% failure Divorce rate Main reasons: Language barrier Culture shock Advantage of Eurasian culture 80% successful completion 15% failure Main reasons: Language barriers Homesickness Child care Performance and Retention Foreign Expatriates Turkish Expatriates

  34. Conclusion • Issues concerned with • Careers of the spouse • Children • Things to consider • Inclusion of family in decision-making process • Coping with new living quarters • Differences in clothing necessities • Family safety issues • Children’s education • Language barriers

  35. Conclusion • Some things that can make it easier to live abroad • Do everything possible to make your time abroad an exciting opportunity • “The best expat is the educated expat” • Encourage your children to maintain their connection to home • Well compensation

  36. Questions & Comments?

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