When Should an Organization Begin Communication to Discuss the Repatriation

question 16

Multiple Choice

When should an organization begin communication to discuss the repatriation process?

• A) when the expat accepts the assignment
• B) 6 months prior to the end of the assignment
• C) when the expat returns home
• D) 6 months after the expat returns home
• E) when the expat arrives at the foreign assignment

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory that suggests individuals become deviant because of labels applied to them by society.

Symbolic Interactionism

A micro-level sociological perspective focusing on how individuals interpret and interact with the world through symbols and shared meanings.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms or expectations, which can range from minor breaches of etiquette to serious crimes.

Phenomenologists

Researchers or theorists who study the conscious experience from the first-person viewpoint, particularly focusing on phenomena's meanings as they appear to individuals.