How cultural divergence influences expatriate’s performance in Malaysia

Sultana, Umme Salma and Andalib, Tarnima Warda and Mohd Ridzuan, Darun (2019) How cultural divergence influences expatriate’s performance in Malaysia. In: The Fgic 2nd Conference on Governance And Integrity 2019 , 19 - 20 Ogos 2019 , Yayasan Pahang, Kuantan. pp. 914-929.. ISSN 2518-668X

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Abstract

Malaysia is one of the countries which welcome expatriates from all over the world to fill the need of skilled employees. This paper provides and overview of how cultural divergence influence expatriates performance in Malaysia. The main purpose of this study is to identify the notable issues which directly or indirectly, positively or negatively influence expatriate’s performance in day to day work. This study reviewed 55 papers related to cultural divergence, employee performance, cultural intelligence, and human resource management practices in Malaysia. The finding highlights that expatriates experience cultural clashes between foreign and local values, which pose direct influences on expatriates’ performance. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in the cross-cultural management field as well as practical implications to expatriating firms. Finally, the research findings have implications for both Malaysian and International Human Resource Management (IHRM) researchers and managers.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cultural Divergence; Expatriates in Malaysia; Job Performance; Human Resource Management
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Faculty/Division:	Faculty of Industrial Management
Depositing User:	Pn. Hazlinda Abd Rahman
Date Deposited:	18 Oct 2019 03:13
Last Modified:	18 Oct 2019 03:13
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25058
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