Developing an Effective Repatriation Strategy for MNC: A Model and Tools for International Human Resource Management

Authors

  • Janet Chew Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, Australia
  • Shelda Debowski University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia

Abstract

With the increasing movement of employees across national boundaries comes a stronger focus on the needs of repatriates of multinational corporations. These workers have needs that are often unrecognized. In particular, they may suffer similar emotional dislocation to those working as expatriates. However, many companies fail to recognise or accommodate these concerns in their policies or practices. This paper proposes a model for developing an effective repatriation support process. It includes the four elements of policy development, construction of a repatriation agreement, the provision of repatriation programs, and the evaluation of the success of these strategies. The model is supported through the provision of a set of tools that may help guide those working in repatriation services.

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Published

2008-12-01

How to Cite

Chew, J., & Debowski, S. (2008). Developing an Effective Repatriation Strategy for MNC: A Model and Tools for International Human Resource Management. Journal of Comparative International Management, 11(2). Retrieved from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/JCIM/article/view/12444

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2008)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

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