What is the practical contribution of bi- or multicultural employees to global organizations? A recent article by Fitzsimmons et al. (2011) describes how multicultural individuals contribute to five key activities in global business — international teams, intercultural negotiations, international assignments, mergers and acquisitions, global leadership and ethics.
Biculturals – an emerging demographic in organizations
With globalization on the rise, the role of individuals in mediating and communicating between and within different cultures becomes very important for international organizations. In light of such context, the scholars Brannen and Thomas (2010) highlight the topic of bicultural individuals, who are a growing yet unexplored demographic.