Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Host-Country

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the host-country national strategy?

• A) This strategy can adversely affect motivation of local workers.
• B) Language and cultural barriers can hinder the success of this staffing strategy.
• C) The added cost of visa and hiring factors add up to be a major expense.
• D) Adapting to foreign environment may be difficult for a manager and his/her family, resulting in less productivity when using this strategy.
• E) The host-country manager may not understand business objectives as well as his/her home-country counterpart without proper training.

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