Cross Cultural Adjustment On Expatriate: Systematic Literatur Review

Abstract

Cross-cultural adjustment becomes critically important for expatriates in achieving
professional success and personal well-being in the host country. This article presents the
findings of a systematic literature review that explores the dynamics of cross-cultural
adjustment and the factors influencing it. The review pays particular attention to the critical
role of individual factors such as cognitive flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and social support,
as well as the influence of pre-departure training and counseling interventions in facilitating
expatriate adjustment. Furthermore, this study also explores how strategies of assimilation,
integration, separation, or marginalization impact the effectiveness of expatriate adjustment.
The findings of the review indicate that while many expatriates successfully adjust and
experience improved performance and job satisfaction, there remains a significant need to
enhance organizational support in this adjustment process. Based on these findings, the
article suggests several directions for future research that could help optimize global
expatriate placement and management strategies, while emphasizing the importance of a
more personalized approach in