The increasing complexity of the internationally mobile professional

Bibliographic Data

ID20501620
AuthorsSteve McKenna (0000-0001-9688-1209, York University), Julia Richardson (0000-0002-5238-2376, York University)
Year2007
Volume14
Issue4
Pages307-320
Publication date2007-10-30
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCross Cultural Management An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1352-7606 • E-ISSN: 1758-6089
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/13527600710830331
OpenAlexW1585339011
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited34

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a research agenda and raise practical issues relating to the increasing complexity of the internationally mobile professional. Design/methodology/approach The paper considers the developing issues in the use of alternative forms of international assignment (short-term, commuter, flexpatriate) and the existence of the independent internationally mobile professional and raises questions for research and practice. Findings The paper suggests that alternative forms of international assignment and assignee are under- researched. Additionally, the large number of independently mobile professionals in the global economy need to be further researched, while organizations should recruit for international assignments from the external as well as internal labour markets when circumstances allow. Originality/value The paper raises under-researched questions in the study of international assignments and suggests more strategic approaches to the practice of managing international assignments

Business · Knowledge management · Management science · Originality · Political science · Public relations · Computer Science · Engineering · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Higher Education Governance and Development · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Law

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