In January 2009,Walmart Acquired a Controlling Interest in Chile's Leading

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In January 2009,Walmart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer.Since then,Walmart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store.Walmart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next five years.Walmart'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 Walmart stores in Chile?

• A) Local candidates with the necessary managerial experience are difficult to find in Chile.
• B) Walmart uses an online recruiting system to facilitate human resources activities.
• C) The State Department has issued travel alerts for Americans traveling in Chile.
• D) Walmart wants to develop good relationships with the local community.

Grasp the distinctions between synchronous and asynchronous communication.

Understand practices for conducting effective meetings and videoconferences.

Recognize the impact of collaboration on organizational growth and employee acclimation.

Understand strategies to ensure the success of team efforts and document consistency.

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Definitions:

Communication Channel

The medium through which a message is transmitted from a sender to a receiver, such as verbal, non-verbal, written, and digital formats.

Sender

In communication, the party who transmits a message to a receiver.

Noise

Any unwanted sound or a distraction that interferes with the communication process, affecting the clarity of the message being sent or received.

Communications Channels

The mediums through which information is transmitted from one party to another, including verbal, written, and digital platforms.