The Distinction between Stable and Dynamic Cross-cultural Competencies: Implications for Expatriate Trainability

Sharon Leiba-O'Sullivan
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Sharon Leiba-O'Sullivan: Concordia University/University of Ottawa

Journal of International Business Studies, 1999, vol. 30, issue 4, 709-725

Abstract: Existing research fails to distinguish between stable cross-cultural (C/C) competencies (e.g., personality traits) and dynamic ones. Yet, stable competencies may constrain trainability in the dynamic C/C skills that are critical for C/C adjustment. Accordingly, this distinction is drawn using Black & Mendenhall's [1990] 3-dimensional typology of C/C competencies as a framework. Operationalizations for the C/C competencies are suggested. The practical and theoretical implications for expatriate management are then discussed.© 1999 JIBS. Journal of International Business Studies (1999) 30, 709–725

Date: 1999
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