Sources and consequences of communication problems in foreign subsidiaries: The case of United States firms in South Korea

Abstract Communication problems in foreign subsidiaries stem from a variety of sources and lead to a number of negative consequences for both parent country and host country managers. This article focuses on such sources and consequences by investigating United States (US) firms in South Korea. The results indicate that expatriate managers experience more significant communication problems than their host country counterparts, as well as more difficulty regarding personal adjustment, interpersonal relations, and task performance.

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