The Vast Majority of Companies Select Employees for an International

question 15

Multiple Choice

The vast majority of companies select employees for an international assignment based on their

• A) language skills.
• B) ability to adapt.
• C) cultural sensitivity.
• D) technical expertise.
• E) position in the organization.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, playing a vital role in the body's stress response and affecting immune responses.

Inflammation

The body's natural response to injury or infection, leading to redness, warmth, swelling, and sometimes pain at the affected site.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, important for stress response.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.