Relocation, with both an operational and strategic role in international organizations, represents a major component in international human resource management (IHRM) research and practice. There are three phases in the relocation process. Each phase - pre-departure, expatriation and repatriation - has specific implications for the employees involved, human resource practitioners, and organizational strategy. Effective IHRM policies and practices throughout these phases in the relocation process will maximize the opportunities for successful outcomes for individuals and organizations.

Helen de Cieri, Sara L. McGaughey & Peter J. Dowling