A holistic approach to expatriate success

Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to illustrate that a holistic selection, training, and organizational support approach encompassing variables such as the expatriate's family status, emotional intelligence, dietary and exercise habits, and his/her learning orientation is needed to enhance the odds of the expatriate's success.

Design/methodology/approach

The argument brought forth in this article is the product of a literature review drawing upon multiple streams of current research.

Findings

The holistic approach to expatriate selection, training, and organizational support detailed in this paper should be employed by multi‐national hotel corporations.

Practical implications

This information should benefit hoteliers since the industry is currently experiencing a high rate of expatriate failure.

Originality/value

No research to date has addressed the issue of expatriate failure from this holistic viewpoint.

Citation

Avril, A.B. and Magnini, V.P. (2007), "A holistic approach to expatriate success", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 53-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110710724161