1472419685

9781472419682

1472419677

9781472419675

Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Glossary ; About the Authors; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Rationale of the Study; 1.2 Identification of the Research Problem; 1.3 The Theoretical Framework; 1.4 Definition of Key Concepts; 1.5 The Structure of the Book; 2 Immigration and Acculturation in Australia ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Migrant Settlement and Cultural Diversity in Australia ; 2.3 Acculturation and its Dimensionality; 2.4 Berry's Model of Acculturation Options; 2.5 Extension of Berry's Acculturation Model; 2.6 Proposed Research Questions; 2.7 Conclusion.

3 Cultural Issues in Acculturation: A Comparison of Chinese and Australian Cultures3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Culture and Cultural Dimensions; 3.3 Culture Shock and Cross-cultural Adjustment; 3.4 The Distinct Characteristics of Chinese Culture; 3.5 Value Difference between Chinese and Australian Cultures; 3.6 Eastern and Western Communication Differences and Interpersonal Conflict; 3.7 Cultural Identity; 3.8 Conclusion; 4 Hypothesis Development; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 PCIs' Preferred Acculturation Options; 4.3 Predictors of Acculturation Orientations.

4.4 The Relationship of Acculturation Attitudes and Work-related Outcomes4.5 Theoretical Framework of the Study; 4.6 Conclusion; 5 Methodology; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Rationale for Adopting a Mixed Methods Approach; 5.3 Design and Conduct of Mixed Methods Research; 5.4 Analytical Strategy; 5.5 Ethical Considerations; 5.6 Limitations of the Research Method; 5.7 Conclusion; 6 Results of the Quantitative Research; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Preliminary Analyses of the Data; 6.3 Classification of Acculturation Attitudes among PCIs; 6.4 Demographic Characteristics and Acculturation Attitudes.

6.5 Predictors of Acculturation Attitudes6.6 Relationships between Demographic Variables and Job Satisfaction, Affective Workgroup Commitment and Work Engagement; 6.7 The Relationship between Acculturation Attitudes and Job Satisfaction, Affective Workgroup Commitment and Work Engagement; 6.8 Methodological Issues; 6.9 Conclusion; 7 Results of the Qualitative Study; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Profiles of Interviewees ; 7.3 PCIs' Acculturation Experience across Life Domains; 7.4 Conclusion; 8 Conclusions; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Key Findings of the Research.

8.3 Implications of the Research for Managers and Organizations8.4 Implications of the Research for the Australian Government; 8.5 Contributions of the Present Research; 8.6 Limitations of the Study and Future Research Directions ; 8.7 Conclusions ; Appendices; References; Index.

Chinese > Cultural assimilation > Australia.

Diversity in the workplace > Australia.

Foreign workers, Chinese > Australia.

Immigrants > Cultural assimilation > Australia.

Professional employees > Australia.

Professional employees > China.

Australia > Emigration and immigration > Economic aspects.

China > Emigration and immigration > Economic aspects.