The Distinction between Stable and Dynamic Cross-Cultural Competencies: Implications for Expatriate Trainability

The Distinction between Stable and Dynamic Cross-Cultural Competencies: Implications for Expatriate Trainability

Existing research fails to distinguish between stable cross-cultural (C/C) competencies (e.g., personality traits) and dynamic ones. Yet, stable competencies may constrain trainability in the dynamic C/C skills that are critical for C/C adjustment. Accordingly, this distinction is drawn using Black...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of international business studies 1999-12, Vol.30 (4), p.709-725
1. Verfasser: Leiba-O'Sullivan, Sharon
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adjustment
Behavior
Business and Management
Business Strategy/Leadership
Cross cultural relations
Cross cultural studies
Culturally relevant pedagogy
Culture
Emotional adjustment
Emotional stability
Expatriate employees
Expatriates
International Business
Knowledge
Literature
Management
Organization
Personality
Personality traits
Psychological stress
Self efficacy
Skills
Symposium: New Trends in International and Multicultural Management
Taxonomy
Training
Validity
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Zusammenfassung:Existing research fails to distinguish between stable cross-cultural (C/C) competencies (e.g., personality traits) and dynamic ones. Yet, stable competencies may constrain trainability in the dynamic C/C skills that are critical for C/C adjustment. Accordingly, this distinction is drawn using Black & Mendenhall's (1990) 3-dimensional typology of C/C competencies as a framework. Operationalizations for the C/C competencies are suggested. The practical and theoretical implications for expatriate management are then discussed.
ISSN:0047-2506
1478-6990
DOI:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8490835