Which of the Following Statements Is True About an In-Country

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about an in-country adjustment that an expatriate must make when going on an overseas assignment?

• A) It is carried out before the expat leaves for an overseas assignment.
• B) It is affected by the expat's ability to maintain a positive outlook in the face of a high-pressure situation.
• C) It is affected by the previous experience the expat may have had with the assigned country or with countries with similar cultures.
• D) It includes cross-cultural seminars or workshops and is designed to acquaint expats with the culture and work life of the country to which they will be posted.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

Wall of the membranous labyrinth bordering the scala tympani; supports the organ of Corti.

Perilymph

The fluid that fills the space between the membrane lining the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, aiding in hearing and balance.

Superior Olivary Nucleus

A collection of neurons in the brainstem involved in auditory processing, particularly in the localization of sound sources.

High-Pitched Tones

Sounds that have a high frequency, perceived by the ear as sharp, squeaky, or shrill.