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Examining the distinct role of expatriates in top management teams during international assignments: a systematic review and a way forward

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  • Sana Mumtaz

    (NUCES-FAST)

  • Sadia Nadeem

    (NUCES-FAST)

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This article presents the concept of expatriates in top management teams (TMTs) by examining the literature on expatriate managers and TMT members. Based on the systematic review approach, 156 articles published in six databases in the last 33 years (1990–2022) were extracted. The main topic(s) of discussion in each article was identified which led to four main themes namely: (1) the characteristics of individuals in each group; (2) the challenges they face; (3) how work assignments impact these individuals; and, (4) how they impact organizational outcomes. Literature was analyzed to compare differences between expatriate managers and TMT members under each of these themes, and then discuss whether and how expatriates in TMTs are distinct from expatriate managers and other TMT members. Potential areas of research and theoretical perspectives which can help future research in examining the new themes for deepening understanding of the distinct role of expatriates in TMTs are also discussed.

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  • Sana Mumtaz & Sadia Nadeem, 2024. "Examining the distinct role of expatriates in top management teams during international assignments: a systematic review and a way forward," Management Review Quarterly, Springer, vol. 74(3), pages 1669-1693, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:manrev:v:74:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s11301-023-00344-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s11301-023-00344-6
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    Keywords

    Expatriates in TMTs; Expatriate managers; International management; Systematic review; TMTs; Top management teams;
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration

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