Chapter 4 - Part 4

Flashcards reviewing key concepts on U.S. managers on foreign assignments, cross-cultural issues, the Model of Career Readiness competencies, and strategies for managing career readiness.

What is the definition of expatriates?

People living or working in a foreign country.

What are the three key issues regarding U.S. managers on foreign assignments?

Expatriate Selection, Ongoing Expatriate Adjustments, and Repatriation.

Why can foreign assignments be especially challenging or costly for organizations?

It can be very costly to support expatriates and their families.

Which company and location are presented in the Manager's Seat module 'A Dose of Cross-Cultural Malpractice'?

Kokoro Pharmaceuticals in Tokyo, Japan.

According to Figure 4.4, what five main competency areas compose the Model of Career Readiness?

Core, Knowledge, Soft skills, Attitudes, and Other characteristics.

What four competencies fall under 'Knowledge' in the Model of Career Readiness (Figure 4.4)?

Task-based/functional, Computational thinking, Understanding the business, and New media literacy.

Which competencies belong to 'Soft skills' in the Model of Career Readiness (Figure 4.4)?

Decision making, Social intelligence, Networking, and Emotional intelligence.

Which competencies are categorized under 'Attitudes' in the Model of Career Readiness (Figure 4.4)?

Ownership/accepting responsibilities, Self-motivation, Proactive learning orientation, Showing commitment, and Positive approach.

Which competencies are categorized under 'Other characteristics' in Figure 4.4?

Resilience, Personal adaptability, Self-awareness, Service/others orientation, Openness to change, and Generalized self-efficacy.

What two actions are recommended under 'Listen and observe' for managing your career readiness?

Try to take the perspective of a native, and look for cultural logic or set of values that may explain behavior.

What is the definition of 'context' in the guidance on managing career readiness?

Context refers to the situational or environmental characteristics that influence our behavior.

How should an individual become aware of context when in an unfamiliar situation?

Learn to read and adapt to the existing structure, rules, customers, and leaders.

What basic step is recommended if you plan to work overseas?

Try to learn another language by starting with basic words and phrases that allow you to interact respectfully and politely.