Mendenhall and Oddou's "Others-Orientation" Dimension, in Their Study on What

question 62

Multiple Choice

Mendenhall and Oddou's "others-orientation" dimension, in their study on what predicts success in foreign jobs postings, refers to:

• A) the expatriate's self-esteem, self-confidence, and mental well-being.
• B) the expatriate's ability to interact effectively with host-country nationals.
• C) the expatriate's ability to understand why people of other countries behave the way they do.
• D) the relationship between the country of the assignment and how well an expatriate adjusts to a particular posting.

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Definitions:

Single Parenthood

The state of being a single parent, raising one or more children without the assistance of the other biological parent in the home.

Work Choices

Decisions related to one’s employment, including job selection, career path, and balancing with personal life.

Loss of Friendship

The termination or dissipation of a friendship due to various reasons, leading to emotional distress or a sense of loss.

Collateral Information

Refers to information obtained from sources other than the direct subject or participant, used to corroborate or supplement primary data.