Apex Enterprises,an MNE Based in the U

question 65

Multiple Choice

Apex Enterprises,an MNE based in the U.S.,is spending too much money on expatriate assignments.Which of the following methods would LEAST likely help Apex reduce expatriate costs?

• A) offering cross-border commuter assignments
• B) designing more short-term projects
• C) establishing a localization policy
• D) expanding core competencies

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Definitions:

Residuals

Differences between observed values and the expected values predicted by a model, used as a diagnostic measure to assess the fit of a statistical model.

Least Squares

A method used in regression analysis to determine the best fit line by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Goals/G

A statistical measurement often used in sports to quantify the average number of goals scored per game by a team or player.

Linear Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, assuming a linear relationship.