The ethical dilemma of expatriates in emerging economies: A liminal perspective

Nuno Guimaraes Costa and Miguel Pina e Cunha

Nova SBE Working Paper Series from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Nova School of Business and Economics

Abstract: Adjustment to emerging economies is benefited if Western expatriates recognise they are experiencing a liminal situation, which can lead to the instrumental utilisation of coping strategies as equivalent to rites of passage between distinct ethical frameworks. Given the characteristics ascribed to rites, the ethical dilemma resulting from the simultaneous demand to abide by local rules and to respect Western ethical principles is more easily solved. Consequently, effective and sustainable adjustment is favoured. Implications for organisations and individuals are discussed.

Keywords: Emerging economies; ethics; expatriates; international business; liminality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 39 pages
Date: 2008
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