Identify a True Statement About Third-Country National (TCN)managers

question 57

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about third-country national (TCN) managers.

• A) They frequently have a deep understanding of a corporation's policies from the perspective of a foreigner.
• B) They are often incapable of achieving corporate objectives more effectively than expatriates or local nationals.
• C) They are most effective when they are in charge of subsidiaries located in developing countries or those that relied on a local customer base.
• D) They are often unable to offer different perspectives that can complement the narrowly focused viewpoints of both local nationals.

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