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International and comparative Human Resource Management – McDonald’s

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“Just another move to China? The impact of international assignments on expatriate family”
The case covers family issues during expatriation, including the trailing spouse, dual-career issues, third culture kids, family finances, and career expatriates. The case outlines the challenges of the MacDougall family as they completed relocating to China, their third international move in 12 years. The objectives of the case are to highlight that expatriation becomes more complex when families are involved, in terms of decision making, and the longer term implications of continuous global mobility.
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This Report Examines And Addresses The Following Issues
- Critically analyse how the MacDougall family represents a rare and valuable resource to a multinational firm.
- A reflection on cultural differences, and how differently Lisa’s dual career trailing spouse journey can be approached.
- A critical analysis of the likely impact another move to Shanghai will have on Amelia and Emily.
- An evaluation of the implications of international mobility on the MacDougall’s marriage.
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