Host-country national networks and expatriate effectiveness: A mixed-methods study

Nealia S Bruning, Karan Sonpar and Xiaoyun Wang
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Nealia S Bruning: Department of Business Administration, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Karan Sonpar: School of Business, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Xiaoyun Wang: Department of Business Administration, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Journal of International Business Studies, 2012, vol. 43, issue 4, 444-450

Abstract: This paper integrates research on personality, dissonance and social networks to explore how expatriate interactions with host-country nationals (HCNs) are associated with expatriate effectiveness. A mixed-methods study with expatriates working in China reveals that extraversion is positively related to overall performance. A paradox is also noted: whereas higher network ties with HCN colleagues are positively associated with performance, they are negatively associated with adjustment. Interviews extend the survey results, and highlight how the unclear boundaries between work and home impact on HCN network relationships.

Date: 2012
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