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1. Construction of Transnational Identities? : a study of how multiple international assignments influence individuals' identity processes
Sammanfattning : This licentiate thesis examines multiple international assignments from an identity construction perspective, and identification or social identities as part thereof. A distinction is made between repeat expatriates, employed by the same company over several assignments abroad, and international itinerants, who move abroad working for several different companies. LÄS MER
2. Global careerists’ identity construction : A narrative study of repeat expatriates and international itinerants
Sammanfattning : Research on international work experiences has to a great extent focused on an international assignment as a single event, and on how to optimize it from the organization’s perspective. This thesis addresses individuals’ subjective experiences of international work experiences and focuses on individuals with global careers, who see working abroad as a major element of their careers, involving several international assignments or international work experiences. LÄS MER
3. Studies of alternative exchange rate systems : an intertemporal general equilibrium approach
Sammanfattning : The four studies in this monograph analyze and compare the working of alternative exchange rate systems. Dealing with related though different problems, they all rely on a similar theoretical framework that applies intertemporal general equilibrium analysis, temporary equilibrium theory and a specific microtheory of money. LÄS MER
4. The internationalization of work : psychophysiological predictors of adjustment to foreign assignment
Sammanfattning : Developments during the last decade have resulted in an increased globalization of both personal and financial resources. This thesis is based on a longitudinal, prospective study, following a group of employees and their families (n=131, expatriate group) before (pre-assignment), during (expatriation) and after (repatriation) a work-related assignment abroad. LÄS MER
5. Flexibilitetens främlingar : - om anställda i bemanningsföretag
Sammanfattning : Temporary Work Agencies (TWAs) are an example of a trend towards flexibility in the labour market. By hiring staff from TWAs organisations can keep their staff numbers down. This however, refers to the client companies´ use or temps, and omits the intermediary, the TWA, which also needs various flexibility strategies in its activities. LÄS MER