The journey of a newcomer : a perspective of newcomers facing an international company in Norway and the Norwegian society

2011

Masteroppgave i økonomi og administrasjon - Universitetet i Agder 2011 Key Concepts: Integration, diversity management, integrity, culture, globalization, family values, short-term integration, long-term integration Background: The ongoing globalization has brought workers tighter in what seems to be a new global working environment. Statistics Norway assumes that Norway will consist of 1,7 million people originating from immigration in 2060. Problem: The many newcomers are expected to bring their own cultural values, as well as experiences, when facing a new cultural environment in the host country. How is a newcomer’s integrity to be kept “intact” when faced with new challenges in conflic…