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5.4.2 Applying Systems Thinking to Expatriate Selection
Author(s) -
Chapin Gregory G.,
Martinez Zaida L.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1998.tb00080.x
Subject(s) - expatriate , selection (genetic algorithm) , process (computing) , computer science , key (lock) , management science , engineering , artificial intelligence , political science , computer security , law , operating system
A key factor in expatriation success starts with an effective selection process. Unfortunately, the expatriate selection process is often rushed and unstructured, resulting in poor expatriate performance or the cancellation of assignments. Systems thinking can provide structure and discipline to improve this process and, thus, expatriates' performance potential. Systems thinking can also assist corporations in defining expatriate selection as a problem that can be solved through developing a methodology that adequately addresses the problem, delineates feasible solutions to the problem, and provides feedback to improve the methodology used. Furthermore, such methodology can reduce selection costs and enhance expatriate performance. This paper shows the need for systems thinking in expatriate selection and describes how a systems methodology may be applied to expatriate selection.