Beschreibung
In a frequently globalized work environment organizations increasingly consider employing expatriates due to their positive influence on creative, innovative outcomes. However, literature on the topic of how to facilitate their creativity is missing. The aim of this paper was to provide with an overview of critical factors affecting expatriates creativity and innovativeness, as well as implications on how managers could stimulate expatriates creativity. The findings suggest that non-hierarchical organizational structure; open communication and knowledge exchange; team diversity; equal treatment and social justice; clear long-term and short-term goals; expatriates personal traits are a few of the most important factors that affect expatriates creativity. Findings also reveal factors influencing expatriates creativity that are surprising, either contradicting or adding to the existing theory and previous research. Several recommendations for managers who seek for expatriates creativity are presented, namely, non-work related guidance, mentoring and training programs, and managers international experience and awareness.
Autorenporträt
Ruta Stasiunaite studied Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, and Innovation Management in Berlin Technical University and Twente University in the Netherlands. Currently working as project manager at an international company, she is about to start her own business and prove that expatriates are a great asset for any company.
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