Strangers in a Strange Land: Shock, Disappointment, and Adjustments Experiences of Expatriates in Central Asia
Public Organization Review, Vol. 7, No. 3, p.209 - 219, September 2007
Posted: 25 Mar 2010
Date Written: September 1, 2007
Abstract
Increasing globalization is driving an increase in diversity and interaction. A more mobile and international workforce frequently requires that individuals try to understand the norms of their “new” society. This paper provides a preliminary exploration of the types of issues and concerns raised by expatriates working in a new foreign environment. In particular, the paper uses a hybrid survey/interview methodology to identify specific issues raised by expatriates working in Kazakhstan, Central Asia.
Keywords: Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Expatriates, Globalization, International business, Cultural adjustment
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