IngentaConnect Influences on expatriate social networks in China

Authors: Chiu, Ya-Ping¹; Wu, Melien²; Zhuang, Wen-Long³; Hsu, Ying-Yu³

Source: International Journal of Human Resource Management, Volume 20, Number 4, April 2009 , pp. 790-809(20)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

This study applied social network theory to investigate the factors influencing expatriate social networks and the consequences of expatriate social networks in China. Based on analysis of 171 Taiwanese expatriates in China, this study found that core self-evaluations and extraversion are significant for expatriates in developing expressive and instrumental ties with host country nationals. Moreover, job autonomy assists expatriates in developing instrumental ties with host country nationals. The expressive and instrumental ties of expatriates with host country nationals are significant for overseas adaptation. Finally, instrumental ties with host country nationals are significant for expatriate job performance.

Keywords: adaptation; expatriate; expressive ties; instrumental ties; social network

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/09585190902770703

Affiliations: 1: Department of Business Administration, Vanung University, Chung Li, Taiwan 2: Department of Business Administration, National Chiayi University, Chiayi, Taiwan 3: Department of Business Administration, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan

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