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Expatriates

National Cheng Kung University

International Master of Business Administration
(IMBA) Program
Master’s Thesis

The Effect of Stressors, Support and
Adjustment on Career Outcomes
of Expatriates

Student: Paola Giwencer
RC6957400

Advisor: Kevin P. Hwang

July, 2008
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to thanks my advisor, Dr. Kevin P. Hwang for his constant guidance, encouragement, devotion and active interest in my research topic completion. His insightful ideas and comments make possible the culmination of this degree. And also, thank you for all committee members for all valuable comments and suggestions during the process of my thesis.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Institute of International Master on Business Administration of National Cheng Kung University and Republic of China (Taiwan), the Ministry of Education for giving me the financial assistance that I received. Without the generosity of the Taiwanese people, completion of this dissertation and my-postgraduate degree would not have bee possible
Furthermore, I would like to thank my family for all their love, support and understanding in this endeavor. Specially, I love to thank my mom, Amalia, whose support both financially and emotionally has been the pillar of strength to me over the whole process of my studies and research. Her patient, love and constant support kept me focused on completing this degree.
Unforgettable, I would like to thank all my friends for his constant support and cheering during the process of doing this thesis. Thank you for all the good and bad moments together and for never gave me up.
ABSTRACT

Keywords: Stressors, Support, Adjustment, Career Outcomes, Expatriates, Taiwan.

International work experience has gain increasing significance and is widely recognized as a vital asset for multinational companies and also for individuals. The competitive advantage for firms is competing in the global marketplace and for...