Assignment Requirements

Critically discuss and evaluate the concept of ‘repatriation’ and examine the types of support that organisations can provide to assist a successful repatriation process both from the repatriate’s and the organisation’s perspective.

• Set out a clear Introduction and Concluding statement.
• Define the concept of repatriation.
• Clear and concise discussion of the myths surrounding repatriation
• Consider the impact and effectiveness of repatriation support provided by the organisation such as in-country support, family support, career development, support with suitable and befitting positions, management of acquired knowledge transfer
• Consider the issue of reverse culture shock and adjustments (including in relation to expectations of working with newly recruits, performance management, reward and compensation, and so on)
• Consider the benefits of repatriation to the MNC e.g. knowledge transfer, the development of cultural competence, completion of assignment and so on
• Consider the issues involved in managing the repatriation process.
• Reference the discussion fully and clearly, and following the specified format.
• Present the discussion in a clear and concise way