Andrew, the Director of Global HR, Is in a Gloomy

question 20

Multiple Choice

Andrew, the director of Global HR, is in a gloomy mood. He is trying to place a manager in an overseas assignment, and the third person to whom he has offered the position has refused it. Andrew takes little comfort in the fact that each person gave the same reason for turning down the position. Which of the following is the probable reason?

• A)reduction in real income that occurs with overseas transfers
• B)reluctance to be away from Canada for most of three years
• C)effect of the move on family and spouse
• D)cost of transferring overseas

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