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An assessment of culture shock experienced by international employees at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

dc.contributor.advisorPelser, Hendrik Johannes.
dc.contributor.authorKhuzwayo, Sibongile Rose.
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-17T13:33:09Z
dc.date.available2021-09-17T13:33:09Z
dc.date.created2020
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe 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.urihttps://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/19779
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subject.otherExpatriates.en_US
dc.subject.otherInduction programmes.en_US
dc.subject.otherForeign employees.en_US
dc.titleAn assessment of culture shock experienced by international employees at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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