Solidbasics International Expats In The Orient Vrije University Amsterdam V1

EXPATRIATE LIVINGLIVING LIKE A PEARL IN THE ORIENT
The Research has done by the “VrijeUniversity Amsterdam”, The Netherlands with Solidbasics International

Different Expatriate Processes
Different Processes

Arrangement distinction
MNC & SME

Expatriate in Malaysia
Expatriate in Indonesia
Comparison
Influential factors
Repatriation problems
Result
Conclusion
Distinctions on how to arrange:
Internal: HRM department or an expat coordinator
External: specialized relocation company
Others: Arranged by expatriates themselves

Different Expatriate Processes
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion
Distinction between the expatriate program in MNC and SME:
1. Cheng & Lin (2009)

Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion

Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion

Comparison between Indonesia and Malaysia
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion

Influential Factors for Higher Failure Rates of Expatriation
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion
Insufficient condition preparation in:
Accommodation
Education
Healthcare
Security and safety
Cultural difference

Business culture decides success or failure
Cultural shock in daily life for whole family

Language

Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion
Inadequate mental preparation:
Unrealistic image before expatriation
Family privacy Infringement

Graph 1: Main factors of expatriation failure rate
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion

Repatriation Problems
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion
Longer Sojourn:
Expatriates find new jobs in foreign country
Repatriation problems:
Materials application and preparation:
More difficult than initial move to abroad
Readaptation to expatriate’s own countries
Job-hopping:
About two-thirds of expatriates leave their company after return

Results of Failing Repatriation
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion
Leaving the company after return:
Major loss of investment for company
Average expatriate cost:
1.5 times usual employee cost
Additional skill training Costs:
Discourages other expatriates’ development

Conclusion of the expatriate situation
Most organizations invest a lot in their international adventures and expatriates, but they do not manage these investments well. Mostly, they let exist unsatisfactorily but solvable situations.
The result is that expatriation becomes unnecessary expensive, so that investments in expats are underutilized. About 70% of the assignments for expats fail, they have not achieved their intended targets or are not able to achieve intended returns on investments.
This underutilization can be prevented, and an increase in returns of investments can be easily achieved.
Different Processes

MNC & SME

Comparison
Influential factors
Result
Conclusion

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