THE ETHICAL DILEMMA OF EXPATRIATES IN EMERGING ECONOMIES: A LIMINAL PERSPECTIVE
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. JEL codes:
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2008
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Authors: | Costa, Nuno Guimaraes ; Cunha, Miguel Pina e |
Institutions: | Faculdade de Economia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
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