What Characteristics Are Present in the Most Promising Candidates for International

question 116

Essay

What characteristics are present in the most promising candidates for international assignments? What tools are effective at identifying such candidates? Why is it also important to include family members when assessing candidates for international assignments?

Identify the impact of social phenomena such as social loafing and loss of individuality on group dynamics and performance.

Recognize the importance of group norms and team member behavior standards.

Recognize how group cohesion and team membership can impact job satisfaction and organizational productivity.

Understand different behaviors within groups and teams, including competitive and cooperative behaviors.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Responses

Natural, automatic reactions to stimuli that occur without any prior learning or conditioning.

Deprivation

The state of being deprived of something necessary for one's well-being, such as food, shelter, or social contact.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for stimuli similar to those used during learning to elicit a reaction similar to the learned response.