Localization of Human Resources in the State of Qatar: Perspectives of Expatriate Managers

Arnela Ceric; Justin Williams; Bhanugopan Ramudu

Localization of Human Resources in the State of Qatar: Perspectives of Expatriate Managers

Arnela Ceric, Justin Williams, Bhanugopan Ramudu

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The purpose of this paper was to explore the localization dimensions in the State of Qatar. Using a sample of 204 expatriates, principal-components factor analysis was employed, which uncovered nine main dimensions. These dimensions were then correlated with demographic and organizational variables. The results showed that the dimensions of localization have a significant effect on demographic variables such as age, education level, length of stay in the host country and attitude of expatriate managers. Managerial and theoretical implications arising from the findings were discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	AIB MENA 2013
Subtitle of host publication	East meets West: Sustainability, Operation, Cooperation
Place of Publication	Egypt
Publisher	Academy of International Business
Pages	1-37
Number of pages	37
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Meeting - Cairo, Egypt, Egypt Duration: 12 Jan 2013 → 14 Jan 2013

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ISSN (Print)	2220-4547

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Conference	Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Meeting
Country/Territory	Egypt
Period	12/01/13 → 14/01/13

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