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Within-group differences: Differentiated Chinese expatriate-HCN interactions and the influence of human resource management practices

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  • He, Beiting
  • Xu, Guangyi
  • Gu, Xinran

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With the increasing global presence of Chinese firms, the number of Chinese expatriates has increased. Concurrently, academic interest in identifying factors that influence the relationship between expatriates and host country nationals (HCNs) has grown. However, less attention has been paid to the dynamic interactions between Chinese expatriates and HCN subcategories. This study explores the differentiated Chinese expatriate–HCN interactions and potential influence of organizational human resource management (HRM) practices on this dynamic. We conducted a single case study and collected data through semi-structured interviews with 33 Chinese expatriates. The findings suggested that Chinese expatriates interacted differently with different HCN subcategories. Specifically, their interactions with HCN employees (customers) were need-oriented (utilitarian-oriented). Organizational HRM practices had a double-edged effect on the dynamic interaction process. Overall, this study offers a nuanced and highly contextualized understanding of the significance of expatriate–HCN interactions and role of organizational HRM practices in facilitating this process.

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  • He, Beiting & Xu, Guangyi & Gu, Xinran, 2025. "Within-group differences: Differentiated Chinese expatriate-HCN interactions and the influence of human resource management practices," International Business Review, Elsevier, vol. 34(4).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:iburev:v:34:y:2025:i:4:s0969593125000617
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2025.102448
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