An assessment of culture shock experienced by international employees at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
dc.contributor.advisor | Pelser, Hendrik Johannes. | |
dc.contributor.author | Khuzwayo, Sibongile Rose. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-09-17T13:33:09Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-09-17T13:33:09Z | |
dc.date.created | 2020 | |
dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
dc.description | Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | The study was conducted to investigate the culture shock experienced by international employees when adjusting to the work environment of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The qualitative study used in-depth interviews to collect data. A thematic analysis pointed to the following as key learning points from the study: • The importance of providing accommodation to expatriates. • Ensuring consistency in the application of policies. • The importance of an induction programme. • The importance of family involvement when employing expatriates. In light of this study, it is therefore recommended that the University of KwaZulu- Natal (UKZN) consider the following programmes to assist foreign employees to adjust easily to the new environment: • UKZN to provide a central office to assist expatriates. • The central office will act as caretaker of all expatriates, ensuring that they are taken care of prior arrival, on arrival and throughout their stay within the institution. • The central office to act as an agent between the expatriates and prospective landlords. • The central office to work closely with the Human resources department in facilitating ensuring the family involvement. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/19779 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Expatriates. | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Induction programmes. | en_US |
dc.subject.other | Foreign employees. | en_US |
dc.title | An assessment of culture shock experienced by international employees at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |