Differences In Selection And Evaluation Criteria Between Arab Versus Western Expatriates Based On Saudi Hr Managers’ Perception
Keywords:
Expatriates, hermeneutic qualitative research, employment opportunities, equality, wages, HR managers’ perceptionAbstract
Purpose The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the differences between selection and evaluation criteria among Arab and western expatriates. The employment opportunities are thus the main intention that is found from the perception of the Saudi Arabian HR managers.
Methodology Deductive research approach has been chosen for the study and also qualitative as well as hermeneutic phenomenology has been applied for dealing with the perception of the HR managers. The interview process is preferred for gathering the perception and this is done with 21 HR managers of Saudi Arabian companies. The data has been analyzed with thematic coding analysis.
Findings-Based on the gathered data from the perception of the HR managers it was found that Western expatriates, they get the better job opportunities from the Arab expatriates as they have more creativity, innovative skills and higher education levels. The management of the Western expatriates is still better than the Arab expatriates. Western expats are getting higher salaries than the Arab expats. However, the small companies select the expats based on their skills and past performances and for the cultural influence, the Arab expats are preferred more.
Originality Primary data has been gathered from the HR managers’ interview process. Some statistics has been gathered from the internet sources and journals to analyze the difference between Arab and western expatriates.
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Appendix
What are the differences in evaluation criteria between Western and Arab expatriates?
What are the factors that may cause the Western expatriates to leave or stay in Saudi Arabia?
What are the factors that may cause the Arab expatriates to leave or stay in Saudi Arabia?
How can a family impact Western expatriates' commitment to complete the employment contract?
How can a family impact Arab expatriates' commitment to complete the employment contract?
If you have two candidates who have equal opportunity, one is Western, and the other is Arab, which one will you choose? And why?
Can both Western and Arab expatriate fill the same position but have a different influence on the company?
What are the different areas of intelligence between Western and Arab expatriates?
How Western view work ethic identity if compared to Arab?
Are Western expatriates compensated equally with Arab expatriates? And why?
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