Abstract
This study examined the use of technology-based training and development within expatriate populations after the 2008 global recession. A quantitative survey design was used to collect data. The study results were shared with a live, face-to-face group forum of training and development practitioners. A total of 46 participants answered the survey. Findings related to participant demographic data as well as their perceptions regarding the impacts of the 2008 recession, training timing and topics, and training methods were reported. The study findings indicated that the 2008 global recession did not have a strong impact on these participants. They also tended to receive training after they arrived onsite. Technology-based training was not viewed as highly effective by expatriates. Rather, it is traditional instructor-led classroom training that best prepared American expatriates for their work assignment abroad, second to blended learning of classroom and technology training.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Research projects (MSOD); Web-based instruction -- Evaluation; International business enterprises -- Personnel management; Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009; Employment in foreign countries
Date of Award
2013
School Affiliation
Graziadio Business School
Department/Program
Business
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Masters
Faculty Advisor
Tompkins, Teresa
Recommended Citation
Cruz, Christine S., "Use of technologies for American expatriate training" (2013). Theses and Dissertations. 358.
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/etd/358