The Difference Between an Expatriate and a Host-Country-National Can Be

question 33

Multiple Choice

The difference between an expatriate and a host-country-national can be summarized as:

• A)Expatriates do not require re-location services.Host-country-nationals do.
• B)Expatriates are more likely than host-country-nationals to have extensive experience with the home country headquarters.
• C)Host-country-nationals are more likely to be leased employees than expatriates.
• D)Expatriates are more likely to understand local markets than host-country-nationals.
• E)Host-country-nationals are more likely to have language problems with local workers than expatriates.

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