A case study of career related challenges of expatriate Indian professionals in the GCC countries.

Naithani, Pranav (2013): A case study of career related challenges of expatriate Indian professionals in the GCC countries. Published in: International Journal of Arts and Commerce , Vol. 2, No. 1 (January 2013): pp. 219-224.

Abstract

The success of an overseas employment contract is significantly influenced by career related challenges. This paper presents the findings of a primary research conducted in the three GCC countries (Bahrain, Oman and the UAE) to comprehend the key career related challenges faced by professional Indian expatriates. This paper also explores the influence of demographic factors on career related challenges and concludes with the analysis of overall findings.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Expatriate adjustment, GCC countries, higher education
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J0 - General > J00 - General

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