Analysis of the repatriation adjustment process in the Spanish context

Ma Eugenia Sánchez Vidal, Raquel Sanz Valle and Ma Isabel Barba Aragón

International Journal of Manpower, 2010, vol. 31, issue 1, 21-41

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to analyze the repatriation adjustment process of international employees in the Spanish context. The paper also aims to test the applicability of Blacket al.'s repatriation adjustment model for Spanish repatriates. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reports on empirical quantitative research, based on data from 124 Spanish repatriates. Multiple regression analysis and factor analysis are used to test the hypotheses of the study. Findings - The findings provide evidence for some of the relations proposed in the model but they do not support the model as a whole. The paper questions the existence of the different dimensions of expectations/adjustment and the importance of some of the factors included in the model. Research limitations/implications - The sample is not very large; some bias could appear as only repatriates who continue working in their companies were questioned. Future research should conduct longitudinal studies. Practical implications - The study provides evidence of the relevance of facilitating repatriates' adjustment, as it affects their performance. The study also shows that some variables can facilitate the process. In particular, having a mentor and frequent communication with home during the expatriation has been found to help the repatriates to create accurate expectations, which, in turn, affect their general adjustment. Social capacity and the fact that the repatriates had not adjusted completely overseas also facilitate readjustment. Finally, work autonomy on return and social status have been found to positively affect work adjustment. Originality/value - The paper contributes to the literature by examining the repatriation model of Blacket al.that has not been thoroughly analyzed before wither as a whole regarding its applicability to non‐Anglo‐Saxon countries.

Keywords: Human resource management; Migrant workers; Spain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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