The Primary Difference Between Professional Expatriates and Virtual Expatriates Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between professional expatriates and virtual expatriates is that

• A) professional expatriates can avoid misunderstandings that arise from cross-cultural communications.
• B) for virtual expatriates, building close contact with customers is much easier.
• C) professional expatriates do not incur any extra expense to the company.
• D) for virtual expatriates, establishing a good working relationship with subordinates is much easier.
• E) virtual expatriates work from their home branch and do not relocate to the assignment country.

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