Abstract—This study examines the effects of culture (i.e. Individualism, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity) and conflict resolution strategies (i.e. problem-solving, compromising and legalistic) upon role stress (i.e. role conflict and role ambiguity) of expatriate managers and local managers. Data collected from questionnaires completed by 193 Japanese senior expatriates and 167 local senior managers in Taiwan. It is found that the impacts of cultural dimensions on conflict resolution strategies and role stress are different between the Japanese expatriates and the local managers. Managerial implications and further research directions are discussed.

Index Terms—culture, conflict resolution strategy, role stress, expatriate

Cite: Lung-Tan Lu, "The Impact of Culture and Conflict Resolution Strategy on Role Stress in Asia," Journal of Advanced Management Science, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 139-146, June 2015. doi: 10.12720/joams.3.2.139-146