Abstract : An expat or an expatriate is an individual working or living in a country other than their country of citizenship, temporarily or for work reasons. Boost in technological, transportation and communication facilities have spurred cheaper cross-border exchange of goods and services. Since the opening of economy in 1991, a multitude of Indian sectors have shown exponential growth. Increased globalization, setting of numerous multinational corporations (MNCs) and massive restructuring have headed the way for more and more short-term assignments abroad. The international assignees undertaking these foreign assignments are called ‘expatriates’ and their success is a critical success determinant for organizations in the today’s world. Such assignments involve not only huge direct costs like-pre-departure training, relocation costs, accommodation costs, higher compensation to the expatriates etc.
Keywords : Expatriates, International Assignments, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Family Issues, Career Development, Organizational Support, Family Issues, Organizational Issues, Cross Cultural Adjustment Issues.
Cite : Tyagi, S., & Mittal, S. (2025). Challenges And Concerns Of Expatriates And Their Assignments: A Comprehensive Analysis (1st ed., pp. 37-49). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspeb-rt21stcmtocc2025ch-04
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