Question

Discuss the challenges involved in staffing operations in emerging markets. Discuss the common causes of expatriate failure. What are the major success factors for expatriates? Do you feel you could succeed as an expatriate in another country?

Answer 1

Staffing operations in emerging markets are often confusing .As the market is new we will find it difficult to analyse who will be correct for the job and even after getting the candidates , we will be confused on where to post them and what duties are to be given to them. We also find itproblematic to explain them the work because it is new to even us. These challenges make staffing in emerging markets a challenge. Expatriates find it difficult to adjust to the new environement. It will be much more difficult for them if the market itself is new and they do not know what kind of challenges theyw ill have to face . Hence expatriates will fail in achieving what they have to . But expatriates can sometimes help achieve what the local employees cannot because of their expertise at home country or difference in thinking and perceptions. Any person who has complete knowledge on their work and are well aware of the circumstances that must be faced will definately succeed as an expatriate.