Which of the Following Questions Would Be the Most Important

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions would be the most important to ask if one was concerned about maximizing his/her career benefits with a foreign assignment?

• A)How much will the assignment increase his/her salary?
• B)Will the assignment provide an opportunity to learn a new language?
• C)How many executives within his/her organization have a foreign-service assignment in their background?
• D)How long will the assignment last?

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Definitions:

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Marquis de Condorcet

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