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Tekijä:Kohonen, E.
Otsikko:The impact of international assignments on expatriates' identity and career aspirations: Reflections upon re-entry
Lehti:Scandinavian Journal of Management
2008 : DEC, VOL. 24:4, p. 320-329
Asiasana:international
work
careers
expatriate managers
Nordic countries
Finland
Vapaa asiasana:identity
Kieli:eng
Tiivistelmä:This study aims at capturing the identity construction of Finnish expatriate managers during their international assignments, with its impact on career aspirations and re-entry experiences. Based on data gathered in narrative interviews, it is found that expatriation is often accompanied by self-reflection and identity work. Three types of identity modification are emerged: 'identity shifters', expatriates with 'balanced identities', and 'non-shifters'. Due to 'identity shifters' unpleasant repatriation experiences, it is suggested the home companies to be more alert to the identity changes and career aspirations of repatriates.
SCIMA tietueen numero: 268072
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