A Disadvantage of Hiring Local Nationals Is the Tendency of Headquarters

question 91

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of hiring local nationals is the tendency of headquarters personnel to ignore their advice. Which of the following is most likely to be the reason for this tendency?

• A) Foreign nationals are not keen on keeping relationships at the home office cordial.
• B) Foreign nationals lack the understanding of how home-office politics work.
• C) Foreign nationals have a good grasp of the local culture and prevalent practices.
• D) Foreign nationals cannot build a close contact with subordinates and customers.
• E) Foreign nationals have superior technical expertise which makes people at the headquarters insecure.

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Definitions:

Genetic Variability

The variation in the DNA sequence in each of our genomes, which is a key factor in the survival and evolution of species.

Genetic Polymorphism

A phenomenon where multiple forms or alleles of a gene exist within a population, allowing for genetic diversity.

Genetic Polymorphism

The occurrence of two or more distinct forms in the same population of a species, due to differences in genetic makeup.

Alleles

Different versions of a gene, located at the same position on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.