A performance theory perspective on expatriate success: The role of self-efficacy and motivation

Arup Varma*, Shaun Pichler, Soo Min Toh

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Abstract

Previous research on the expatriate experience has identified several unique individual and organisational factors that influence success or failure on expatriate assignments. Adopting a performance theory perspective, we propose that these and other factors affect expatriate success through their impact on assignment self-efficacy and motivation. We present a new process model and several propositions to study success on expatriate assignments.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)38-50
Number of pages13
JournalInternational Journal of Human Resources Development and Management
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jul 2011

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • expatriate
  • human resources
  • motivation
  • performance theory
  • self-efficacy

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