Issues for Global assignment: Emerging viewpoint emphasized in the Indian context

The route for globalisation has been atypical not only for companies but also for senior (expatriate) managers. Expatriates leave their home nation and get accustomed to the novelculture surrounded by different value, attitudes and behavioural norms. Degree of Foreign direct investment (FDI) through multinational companies (MNC's) entering Indian market has been on the rise. Despite offering unique situations for global managers, India has seen unprecedented allocation of foreign nationals for managerial assignments. Current study explores the facets of Indian culture through the eyes of expatriates from European origin. Issues and challenges in thechallenges, cultural aspects of India, Attitude of Host country nationals, motivation for accepting international assignment, experience of family members in India, Social networking, suggestions for future expatriate, and self preparation, have also been discussed. Policy recommendation for better Human resource management practice has also been discussed.