Expatriate adjustment in hotels in Dubai, UAE. Issue 3 (3rd July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wilson, Melissa; Dutt, Christopher S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of human resources in hospitality & tourism. Volume 21:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 463
• Page End: 481
• Publication Date: 2022-07-03
• Subjects: Expatriate -- adjustment -- Dubai -- hospitality; Hospitality industry -- Personnel management -- Periodicals; 647.94068
• DOI: 10.1080/15332845.2022.2064187
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-2845

Abstract

Abstract: The article explored factors influencing the adjustment of expatriates working in hotels in Dubai. Given the high number of expatriates in Dubai and the importance in ensuring their suitable adjustment – so as to avoid an emotionally and economically damaging failed expatriate assignment – research is needed to understand what elements affect their adjustment process. This study focuses on the individual's motivation to expatriate and the type of expatriate; self-initiated, organizational, or trailing spouse. Results suggest that expatriates who chose to expatriate to improve their career or earn more adjusted better than those who expatriated to "escape" poorer conditions back home.