According to Mendenhall and Oddou's Dimensions That Predict Success in a Foreign

question 75

Multiple Choice

According to Mendenhall and Oddou's dimensions that predict success in a foreign posting,relationship development refers to

• A)an expatriate's willingness to use the host-country language.
• B)the ability to understand why people of other countries behave the way they do.
• C)the ability to empathize with foreign nationals.
• D)the relationship between the country of assignment and how well an expatriate adjusts to a particular posting.
• E)the ability to develop long-lasting friendships with host-country nationals.

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature, hunger, and hormonal balance.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which plays a role in lactation, reproductive functions, and the immune system.