Development through Experience: A Generic Qualitative Inquiry of Expatriate Managers Leading Multicultural Teams in UAE
نام عام مواد
[Thesis]
نام نخستين پديدآور
Gough, Suzanne
نام ساير پديدآوران
Vogele Welch, Deborah
وضعیت نشر و پخش و غیره
نام ناشر، پخش کننده و غيره
Capella University
تاریخ نشرو بخش و غیره
2021
يادداشت کلی
متن يادداشت
225 p.
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جزئيات پايان نامه و نوع درجه آن
Ph.D.
کسي که مدرک را اعطا کرده
Capella University
امتياز متن
2021
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متن يادداشت
This generic qualitative inquiry investigated the developmental experiences of expatriate managers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Semistructured interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 12 senior expatriate managers who were leading multicultural teams in the UAE. Collectively, these managers had over 200 years of expatriate experience. Inductive thematic analysis with constant comparison was employed to derive six key themes from the data: (a) challenge, (b) stereotypes, (c) culture creation, (d) attitude and behavior, (e) experience and exposure, and (f) learning through others. Openness, flexibility, curiosity, tenacity, awareness, and empathy emerged as some of the keys to success. Equally important was the building of trusted relationships with people who could act as cultural guides. Managers learned mainly on the job, through trial and error and making mistakes, followed by reflection. However, reflection was not always planned and was often prompted by feedback or discussion with other people. Future research could explore the emotional and psychological aspects of flexing one's identity and behavior to accommodate and manage cultural differences and the impact of tailored behavioral change interventions such as coaching to help awareness, reflection, and relationship building.
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اصطلاح موضوعی
Management
اصطلاح موضوعی
Occupational psychology
اصطلاح موضوعی
Organizational behavior
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