A Global Business Organization Is Selecting Managers to Post to Various

question 31

Multiple Choice

A global business organization is selecting managers to post to various international (expatriate) assignments. In the screening process, which of the following traits would be required to make a manager a successful expatriate? 1. Superior technical competence. 2. Willingness to attempt to communicate in a foreign language. 3. Ability to empathize with other people.

• A) 1 and 2 only
• B) 1 and 3 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 1, 2, and 3

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Definitions:

Financial Results

The outcomes of a company's operations and activities in terms of profits, losses, revenue, and expenses over a specific period.

Measure of Efficiency

Metrics and criteria used to evaluate how effectively and economically resources are utilized to achieve desired outcomes.

Design Thinking

A human-centered approach to innovation that integrates the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success.

Human Emotions

Complex psychological states that reflect the personal response to different situations, influencing behavior and decision-making.