Dhanashri Shrikant Kulkarni Roll no:56 MBA-2

International Training and Development

Expatriate Training

How do multinational firms maintain and leverage its human resources so that suitably trained, internationally oriented personnel are available to support its strategic responses and contribute to its core competencies? To breach the differences and support the organizations vision, Human Resource training and development turns to predeparture training activities that are mainly concerned with developing cultural differences.
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International Training and Development

This model links international recruitment and selection with training and development activities. Training and development programs are an integral part of an effective performance management system.

Recruitment and Selection

Training

Development

International Team

Pre-departure Training

International Assignments

International Training and Development

We begin with training, which aims to improve current work skills and behavior.
Recruitment and Selection

Training

Development

International Team

Pre-departure Training

International Assignments

Components of Pre-departure Training Programs

Cultural Awareness Training and Assignment Performance

Contextual and situational factors time available duration and nature cultural toughness Individual Differences locus of control efficacy expectations outcome expectations

Motivation Cultural Awareness Training

Skill Development time available duration and nature cultural toughness

Attention

Retention

Reproduction

Incentives

Adjustment And performance

Performance Management System

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Preliminary Visits
A well-planned overseas trip for the candidate and spouse provides a preview that allows them to:
assess their suitability for and interest

in the assignment introduce expatriate candidates to the business context in the host location adjust easier to the host location.

Language Training
Language training is a desired component of a predeparture program. There are three interrelated aspects related to language ability that need to be recognized.

The Role of English as the Language of World Business Host-Country Language Skills and Adjustment Knowledge of the Corporate Language
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Job-Related Factors
There are differences in the way people approach tasks and problems across different cultures, and this can have an impact on the learning process. The ability to transfer knowledge and skills in a culturally-sensitive manner perhaps should be an integral part of predeparture training programs.

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