Cross Cultural Adjustment On Expatriate: Systematic Literatur Review

Cross-cultural adjustment becomes critically important for expatriates in achievingprofessional success and personal well-being in the host country. This article presents thefindings of a systematic literature review that explores the dynamics of cross-culturaladjustment and the factors influencing it. The review pays particular attention to the criticalrole of individual factors such as cognitive flexibility, cultural sensitivity, and social support,as well as the influence of pre-departure training and counseling interventions in facilitatingexpatriate adjustment. Furthermore, this study also explores how strategies of assimilation,integration, separation, or marginalization impact the effectiveness of expatriate adjustment.The findings of the review indicate that while many expatriates successfully adjust andexperience improved performance and job satisfaction, there remains a significant need toenhance organizational support in this adjustment process. Based on these findings, thearticle suggests several directions for future research that could help optimize globalexpatriate placement and management strategies, while emphasizing the importance of amore personalized approach in