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

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Robert W. Robertson

Argosy University

Hugo Gaggiotti

University of the West of England (UWE) - Bristol Business School

K C P Low

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation); University of the South Pacific; University of South Australia

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

Suggested Citation

Robertson, Robert W. and Gaggiotti, Hugo and Low, Kim Cheng Patrick, Strangers in a Strange Land: Shock, Disappointment, and Adjustments Experiences of Expatriates in Central Asia (September 1, 2007). Public Organization Review, Vol. 7, No. 3, p.209 - 219, September 2007, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1575014

Robert W. Robertson (Contact Author)

Argosy University

1403 N. Howard Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
United States

Hugo Gaggiotti

University of the West of England (UWE) - Bristol Business School ( email )

Frenchay Campus
Bristol, BS16 1QY
United Kingdom

Kim Cheng Patrick Low

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation) ( email )

28, Ryskulbekov street
Almaty
Kazakhstan

University of the South Pacific ( email )

Laucala Campus
Suva
Fiji

University of South Australia

37-44 North Terrace, City West Campus
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Australia

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