The document discusses expatriate processes and living conditions for expatriates in Malaysia and Indonesia. It outlines different arrangements for expatriates depending on if they work for multinational corporations or small-and-medium enterprises. It also examines factors that can lead to higher failure rates for expatriates like inadequate preparation, cultural differences, and language barriers. Finally, it notes that many expatriates fail to return to their home country after an assignment overseas, resulting in lost investments and costs for companies.

1. EXPATRIATE LIVINGLIVING LIKE A PEARL IN THE ORIENT The Research has done by the “VrijeUniversity Amsterdam”, The Netherlands with Solidbasics International

3. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion Distinctions on how to arrange: Internal: HRM department or an expat coordinator External: specialized relocation company Others: Arranged by expatriates themselves

5. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion Distinction between the expatriate program in MNC and SME: 1. Cheng & Lin (2009)

7. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion

9. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion

11. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion

14. Cultural shock in daily life for whole family Language

16. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion Inadequate mental preparation: Unrealistic image before expatriation Family privacy Infringement

18. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion

20. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion Longer Sojourn: Expatriates find new jobs in foreign country Repatriation problems: Materials application and preparation: More difficult than initial move to abroad Readaptation to expatriate’s own countries Job-hopping: About two-thirds of expatriates leave their company after return

22. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion Leaving the company after return: Major loss of investment for company Average expatriate cost: 1.5 times usual employee cost Additional skill training Costs: Discourages other expatriates’ development

24. MNC & SMEExpatriate in Malaysia Expatriate in Indonesia Comparison Influential factors Repatriation problems Result Conclusion

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26. Contact details: Location:Solidbasics InternationalNeutronstraat 2B9743AM Groningen The Netherlands Mailing Address:Solidbasics InternationalNeutronstraat 2B9743AM Groningen The Netherlands Phone:0031-(0)50-2103695Fax:0031 (0)50 210 3501 For general inquiries, contact Solidbasics International Public Affairs: contact@solidbasics.com The Dutch Chambers of commerce (KvK):NL-02096460