Additional Case 17.2

question 42

Multiple Choice

Additional Case 17.2
Golden Rod is an electronics firm based in Detroit with subsidiaries in several countries including Indonesia, Egypt, Argentina, and Thailand. The top management positions in these subsidiaries are filled by U.S. citizens. Golden Rod is planning on creating a new expatriate assignment in Egypt. The firm has created a selection board of expatriates to choose the best person for the job. In the past, Golden Rod has experienced a high turnover rate among repatriated managers, so executives hope to solve this problem.

-Refer to Additional Case 17.2.In order to increase the likelihood of Chyna's success in Egypt,Golden Rod should most likely:

• A) make sure her position in Egypt is slightly lower than her position at home.
• B) not provide her with cross-cultural training to prevent establishing stereotypes.
• C) spend more time on developing her technical abilities than her cross-cultural sensitivity.
• D) make sure that this assignment will be a stepping stone for her advancement in the company.

Understand different types of interviews and their purposes.

Recognize the importance of preparation and communication skills for successful interviews.

Comprehend the role and the importance of reference checks in the selection process.

Identify and explain various selection techniques and their relevance to specific job contexts.

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