SOCIALIZATION IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

The globalization of the world economy, the widespread expansion of co rporations into overseas markets and the increased use of expatriate a nd repatriate job assignments have all fundamentally changed the conte xt in which organizational socialization now takes place. This article examines the distinctive socialization issues made salient by this or ganizational context change. The paper reviews existing theoretical an d empirical research, provides hypotheses to guide future socializatio n research in this area and discusses the implications of an internati onal context for the management of organizational socialization progra mmes.