There is an increasing number of Indian expatriates choosing Taiwan as their work destination and work for many multinational companies (MNCs). As per statistics provided by National Immigration Agency, Taiwan, there is a total increase of 1,289 Indian expatriates from 2013 to 2017 in Taiwan. Those Indian expatriates who choose to continue their stay and work in Taiwan are interviewed and the data was analyzed to understand different motivations influencing their interest to continue to have Taiwan as their work destination, along with different factors which influence their decision and how they influence their decision making.
The findings show that Indian expatriates are motivated to work in Taiwan due to the availability and access to latest technology in various electronic, semiconductor and biotechnology industries. Indian expatriates feel connected to Taiwan due to its Asian culture, festive, family values etc., which drives them towards easing adaptation process, though they face certain challenges due to language, education for their children. These challenges can be overcome through organizational support and Taiwan government’s support.

ABSTRACT i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ii
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Research background 1
1.2 Research questions 3
1.3 Research methodology 3
Chapter 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 5
2.1 Expatriates adjustment and adaptation to new environment 5
2.2 Personal factors influencing expatiate adjustment 6
2.3 Effect of foreign culture on Indian Expatriates 8
2.4 Effect of Organizational level factors on Indian Expatriates 8
2.6 Indian culture and Taiwanese culture 10
2.6.1 Cultural Similarities 10
2.6.2 Cultural differences 11
Chapter 3: RESEARCH METHODLOGY 13
3.1 Research paradigms 13
3.2 Sample selection criteria 13
3.3 Semi-structured, in-depth interviews 14
3.4 Data analysis techniques 15
3.5 Reliability and validity of the study 15
Chapter 4: DATA ANALYSIS 17
4.1 Cultural similarities and differences 17
4.2 Organizational support 19
4.3 Children’s education choices 21
4.4 Parents’ satisfaction at home country 23
4.5 Factors to adapt in Host country 25
4.6 Motivation to continue work in host country 27
4.7 Personal, work, social life satisfaction 29
4.8 Formal or informal expats gatherings 32
Chapter 5: DISCUSSION 35
5.1 Cultural similarities and difference between host & home countries 35
5.2 Latest technology available in host country 35
5.3 Costs and benefits 35
5.4 Challenges for Expatriates 36
5.5 Conclusion 36
Chapter 6: CONCLUSION 38
6.1 Responding to research question 1 38
6.2 Responding to research question 2 38
6.3 Theoretical implications 39
6.4 Practical implications 40
6.5 Limitations and future research directions 41
Bibliography 43
APPENDICES 45
Appendix A: Semi-Structured Interview Questions 45
Appendix B - TABLE 1 47
Appendix B - TABLE 1 48

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