In January 2009,Wal-Mart Acquired a Controlling Interest in Chile's Leading

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In January 2009,Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer.Since then,Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store.Wal-Mart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next five years.Wal-Mart's top executives are considering the idea of transferring U.S.managers to Chile to oversee the construction and establishment of the new stores. Which of the following,if true,best supports the argument of using expatriates to establish the new Wal-Mart stores in Chile?

• A) Local candidates with the necessary managerial experience are difficult to find in Chile.
• B) Wal-Mart uses an online recruiting system to facilitate human resources activities.
• C) The State Department has issued travel alerts for Americans traveling in Chile.
• D) Repatriated Wal-Mart employees usually resign within one year of their return.
• E) Wal-Mart wants to develop good relationships with the local community.

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