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Expatriates in China

Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges

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  • © 2013

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Authors:
  1. Ilaria Boncori

    1. University of Essex, UK

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Overview

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction to International Business in China

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 3-27

  3. Before China

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 29-29
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    2. A Good Beginning is Halfway to Success

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 31-38

    3. Pre-Departure Knowledge

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 39-53

    4. Recruitment and Preparation

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 54-77

  4. In China

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
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    2. When in China Do as the Chinese Do

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 81-91

    3. Expatriates in the Middle Kingdom

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 92-102

    4. Expatriate Adjustment

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 103-151

    5. No Place Like Home

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 152-159

  5. After China

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 161-161
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    2. Returning Expatriates

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 163-171

    3. Repatriation Adjustment

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 172-190

  6. Conclusion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 191-191
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    2. Contributions, Considerations and Reflections

      • Ilaria Boncori
      Pages 193-201

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 202-242
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About this book

Focuses on the individual experiences of Western expatriates in China by merging academic knowledge and real-life testimonials given by interviewees. The author also draws on her own experience of living and working in China, to explore a range of challenges and opportunities met by Western expatriates.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Essex, UK

    Ilaria Boncori

About the author

Ilaria Boncori is a lecturer in Management, Marketing, Business Communication and Entrepreneurship at the University of Essex, UK. Prior to this she spent many years in China as an expatriate. She is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and her main research activities are in the field of International Business.

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