As an Expatriate Getting Ready for Your First Assignment, Understanding

question 25

Essay

As an expatriate getting ready for your first assignment, understanding as much as possible about the host country's culture is essential. Why? Provide at least two examples based on different cultural dimensions.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Hormones

Chemical messengers that are produced by the endocrine glands and carried by the bloodstream to all parts of the body.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A complex set of interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, regulating stress response.

Chronic Stress

A persistent state of stress that can lead to long-term health problems, including anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular disease.