OPEN-MINDEDNESS AND FLEXIBILITY IN THE CONTEXT OF A SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT

Authors

  • К. Кауне University of Passau, Germany
  • П. Генкова University for Applied Science Osnabrueck, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18524/2304-1609.2014.2%20(32).135093

Keywords:

International assignments, success, personality

Abstract

The present article deals with the success of international assignments and focuses on the relevance of the intercultural personality dimensions flexibility and open-mindedness. The results of the quantitative study suggest that open-mindedness is important for success. The more open-minded an expatriate is, the more successful he is abroad. Flexibility, on the other hand, does not predict international success. Neither openmindedness nor flexibility are subject to change during the potentially critical life event of an international assignment.

Author Biographies

К. Кауне, University of Passau

Kaune K.

П. Генкова, University for Applied Science Osnabrueck

Genkova P.

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2015-06-28

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