Managing Expatriation in China: A Tale of Two Cases

This case contrasts two French expatriation
experiences in China through the perspectives of two HR managers. Jean's company faced major challenges when managing expatriates in a central China joint venture, while Philippe's company implemented a large-scale infrastructure project in a coastal province. The comparison highlights the drivers of expatriation success and failure, the costs of mobility, and the challenges of family adjustment. Designed for management and HR courses, it encourages students to analyze the factors influencing expatriation outcomes and to consider alternatives to traditional expatriation models.

By the end of the session, students should be able to:
o      Evaluate indicators of expatriation success or failure.
o      Identify cultural, organizational, and contextual challenges of international mobility.
o      Assess the impact of project strategy, location, and corporate support on expatriation outcomes.
o      Explore cost-benefit trade-offs in expatriation packages.
o      Propose alternatives to traditional expatriation mode (short-term assignments, virtual collaboration, local hiring).

Expatriation; International mobility; International human resource management; Adaptation; China

o      Master's students in IHRM, Management, International Business, Cross-cultural Management
o      MBA or Executive Education participants dealing with global mobility, cross-cultural management, or project management.
o      HR managers or line managers preparing for international assignments.

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Année de la problématique : 2025

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Nombre de pages : 9

Temps d'utilisation : 3h00