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Abstract This paper aims to present a conceptual model for a cultural empathy on expatriates‟ job satisfaction mediated by cross-cultural adjustment. The author develops a conceptual model and propositions, grounded in previous study on international human resource, international business management, cross-cultural management and intercultural management. Cultural empathy is one of the multicultural personality dimensions. There are five dimensions of multicultural personality (MPQ), i.e., cultural empathy, open mindedness, social initiative, emotional stability, and flexibility. Moreover, according to previous management scholars, job satisfaction has relatively scant attention in the literature on intercultural management (IM). The proposed model is expected to offer a guideline to the international human resource for selecting the expatriates working outside from their home countries in order for the expatriate‟s effectiveness during overseas assignment.

Abstract This paper aims to present a conceptual model for a cultural empathy on expatriates‟ job satisfaction mediated by cross-cultural adjustment. The author develops a conceptual model and propositions, grounded in previous study on international human resource, international business management, cross-cultural management and intercultural management. Cultural empathy is one of the multicultural personality dimensions. There are five dimensions of multicultural personality (MPQ), i.e., cultural empathy, open mindedness, social initiative, emotional stability, and flexibility. Moreover, according to previous management scholars, job satisfaction has relatively scant attention in the literature on intercultural management (IM). The proposed model is expected to offer a guideline to the international human resource for selecting the expatriates working outside from their home countries in order for the expatriate‟s effectiveness during overseas assignment.

Abstract This paper aims to present a conceptual model for a cultural empathy on expatriates‟ job satisfaction mediated by cross-cultural adjustment. The author develops a conceptual model and propositions, grounded in previous study on international human resource, international business management, cross-cultural management and intercultural management. Cultural empathy is one of the multicultural personality dimensions. There are five dimensions of multicultural personality (MPQ), i.e., cultural empathy, open mindedness, social initiative, emotional stability, and flexibility. Moreover, according to previous management scholars, job satisfaction has relatively scant attention in the literature on intercultural management (IM). The proposed model is expected to offer a guideline to the international human resource for selecting the expatriates working outside from their home countries in order for the expatriate‟s effectiveness during overseas assignment.

Abstract The objective of this study is to explore factors which influence traveler’s evaluations of touristic website and social media. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social platforms allows tourists to easily share and depend on word-of-mouth, opinions, recommendations, and suggestions during raveling. Further, social media provides guidance regarding various destinations, accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. A qualitative research was conducted. According to the qualitative analysis, the respondents in this study consider social media appealing because the information provided allows travelers to plan their trips without worry due to the reliance of other travelers’ reviews. The website’s virtual existence, available published content variety, and social networking make the social media to be appealed. This paper provides useful information which is needed for the promotion of tourism services through the usage of social media. It offers practical help to tourism planners and marketers in Egypt to understand the concept of social media desirability.

Abstract Given the rapid technological advancement, social media and communication devices continue to grow exponentially. Hence, social networking has become a major communication method in contemporary society. As a mobile application, Instagram has been widely used for personal reasons as well as business activities. Due to the lack of literature in understanding why people use Instagram in emerging markets, the present study serves as groundwork to explore the subject matter in Malaysia. The theory of reasoned action (TRA) was adapted so as to provide theoretical base to explain specific beliefs about Instagram. This provides better understanding of attitude and usage behavior towards Instagram. Qualitative method was adopted by means of personal interview in order to elicit belief factors about Instagram. Thirty-four interviews were conducted on the basis of data replicability, and all transcriptions were subsequently analyzed using content analysis. Results indicate that behavioral beliefs about Instagram are composed of five factors, and they are labeled as personal gratification, features usefulness, socializing role, product information and entertainment. Normative beliefs, in turn, are made up by six factors, and they are labeled as siblings, relatives, close friends/peers, friends in general, Facebook friends, and application reviewers. This exploratory study contributes a fundamental knowledge about Instagram and social networking communication with a theoretical stance. From managerial standpoint, it also elucidates the effect of communication manner and people from the same age-group on adopting the product.