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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

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INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AS A TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLExpatriates are trainersExpatriates show how systems and procedures work, ensure

adoption, and monitor performance of HCNsInternational assignments a form of job rotation – management

development

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International training and development

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COMPONENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRE-DEPARTURE TRAININGCultural awareness programsPreliminary visitsLanguage trainingPractical assistanceTraining for the training roleTCN and HCN expatriate trainingNon-traditional assignments and training

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The Mendenhall, Dunbar and Oddou cross-cultural training model

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Cultural awareness training and assignment performance

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LANGUAGE TRAINING

The role of English as the language of world businessHost country-language skills and adjustmentKnowledge of the corporate language

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The impact of language and power

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PRACTICAL ASSISTANCEInformation that assists relocationAssistance in finding suitable accommodation and schoolingFurther language trainingMakes an important contribution to adaptation of expatriate

and accompanying family members to the host location

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EFFECTIVENESS OF PRE-DEPARTURE TRAINING

Limited data on how effective such training is and what components are considered most essential:

Use of mixture of methods makes evaluation of which method is most effective difficult to isolate

Large diversity of cultures involved What works for one may not work for another Complex jobs in multiple cultural contexts

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DEVELOPING STAFF THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTSManagement development Individuals gain international experience which assists career

progression Multinational gains through having a pool of experienced operators on

which to draw

Organizational development Stock of knowledge, skills and abilities Global mindset Expatriates as agents of direct control and socialization

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Expatriate career decision points

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HOW INTERNATIONAL TEAMS BENEFIT THE MULTINATIONALFosters innovation, organizational learning and transfer of

knowledgeAssists breaking down of functional and national boundaries Encourages diverse inputsAssists in developing broader perspectivesDevelops shared values

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Developing international teams through international assignments