| Biography | |
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 Prof. Jie Shen Shenzhen University, China |
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| Title: How outgroup social categorization by host country nationals affects expatriate premature return intention? | |
| Abstract: This study explores how outgroup social categorization by host country nationals (HCNs) affects expatriate intention to terminate assignments prematurely. We theorize that outgroup social categorization by HCNs results in social isolation for expatriates, which in turn triggers expatriates’ early return intention. We draw on social learning theory and recategorization theory to hypothesize that mentoring mitigates the negative consequences associated with social categorization. The hypotheses were supported by the results of analyzing multisource data collected from expatriates and their local co-workers in multinational enterprises operating in China. This study advances expatriate research in relations to HCNs’ social categorization. | |
| Biography: Dr Jie Shen is currently Professor of Human Resource Management at Shenzhen University in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China. Previously, he held positions of Professor of HRM at Curtin University, Associate Professor at Monash University and University of South Australia in Australia. Professor Jie Shen’s research interests are HRM, international HRM and international business. He has published 7 authored research books and over 80 refereed journal articles. His work appears in Journal of Management, Human Resource Management, Journal of Business Ethics, International Business Review, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Business Research, and Human Resource Management Review. | |
