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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