Presenter ： Yi-Chun Vivian TsaiInstructor ： Dr. Pi-Ying Teresa

Hsu October 8, 2009

Cross-cultural training, expatriate self-efficacy, and adjustments to overseas assignments: An empirical investigation of managers in Asia

Osman-Gani, A. M., & Rockstuhl, T. (2009). Cross-cultural training, expatriate self-efficacy, and adjustments to overseas assignments: An empirical investigation of managers in Asia. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 33(4), 277-290.

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ContentI. Introduction

II. Methodology

III. Results & Discussion

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Conclusion

V. Reflection

Introduction

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Purpose- to investigate the relationship between

cross-cultural training (CCT) effectiveness, self-efficacy, and adjustment of expatriate managers in Asia

Introduction

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Hypothesis 1

Expatriates who received cross-cultural training will have better adjustment in the host culture than those who did not.

PARTIALLY

SUPPORTED

Introduction

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Hypothesis 2

Cross-cultural training effectiveness will be positively related to expatriate adjustment in the host culture.

PAR TIALLY SUPPORTED

Introduction

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Hypothesis 3

The relationship between cross-cultural training effectiveness and work adjustments in overseas assignments will be mediated by the general self-efficacy of the expatriate.

SUPPORTED

Introduction

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Hypothesis 4

The relationship between cross-cultural training effectiveness and interaction adjustments in overseas assignments will be mediated by the social self-efficacy of the expatriate.

SUPPORTED

Methodology

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Participants

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Male: Female

Age

Nationality

169 expatriates

144:25

44 (26%) Singaporeans39 (23%) Germans43 (25.5%) Japanese43 (25.5%) Americans

25~35 years old 44.5%35~45 years old 48%

Methodology

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Results & Discussion

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The expatriates with cross-cultural training indicated better interaction adjustment (F = 10.99; p < 0.01) and better work adjustment (F = 15.7; p < 0.001).

Results & Discussion

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For work adjustment, general self efficacy mediates the effect of pre-departure training effectiveness as indicated by a positive indirect effect.

Results & Discussion

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Social self efficacy mediates the effect of pre-departure training effectiveness as indicated by a positive indirect effect.

Conclusion

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Implication 1

The positive effects of cross-cultural trainings on expatriate adjustment are due to an increase in self-efficacy as a result of the training.

Conclusion

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Implication 2

The design of cross-cultural training programs by suggesting that effective training should target at enhancing self-efficacy of participants in dealing with the host-culture.

Reflection

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Reflection

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Thanks for your attention!