To what extent is the concept of a “glass ceiling” relevant to explaining differences between male and female career progression in international organizations?.
5. “Failed international assignments incur substantial costs when expatriates quit the assignment prematurely or underperform on the assignment. Therefore, optimizing expatriate outcomes is of paramount importance to the success of firms’ global strategies”. (Perera et al, 2016:479). Why do so many people sent on international assignments experience failure? Drawing on relevant theory, explain what organizations can do to improve expatriate success in their overseas assignments? Illustrate your answer with reference to examples of practice of organizations with which you are familiar.
6. To what extent is the concept of a “glass ceiling” relevant to explaining differences between male and female career progression in international organizations? In your answer make reference to both the external and internal environment of the employing organizations, paying particular attention to cultural norms. Suggest what managers in employing organizations can do to improve gender equality at work.