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Chapter 5 Training and development Chapter objectives Chapter objectives (cont.) The role of training in supporting expatriate adjustment and on-assignment performance. Components of effective pre-departure training programs such as cultural awareness, preliminary visits and language skills. Relocation assistance and training for trainers are also addressed. The effectiveness of pre-departure training. The developmental aspect of international assignments and its relation to international career paths. Training and developing international management teams. (cont.) Chapter objectives (cont.) International assignments as a training and development tool Expatriates are trainers Expatriates show how systems and procedures work, ensure adoption, and monitor performance of HCNs International assignments a form of job rotation – management development Components of effective pre-departure training Cultural awareness programs Preliminary visits Language training Practical assistance Training for the training role TCN and HCN expatriate training Non-traditional assignments and training Language training The role of English as the language of world business Host country-language skills and adjustment Knowledge of the corporate language Practical assistance Information that assists relocation Assistance in finding suitable accommodation and schooling Further language training Makes an important contribution to adaptation of expatriate and accompanying family members to the host location Effectiveness of pre-departure training Limited data on how effective such training is and what components are considered most essential: Use of mixture of methods makes evaluation of which method is most effective difficult to isolate Large diversity of cultures involved What works for one may not work for another Complex jobs in multiple cultural contexts Developing staff through international assignments Management development Individuals gain international experience which assists care