Additional Case 17.1 Hollar, Inc. Is a U.S.-Based, International Car Manufacturer with Assembly

question 17

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Additional Case 17.1
Hollar, Inc. is a U.S.-based, international car manufacturer with assembly facilities in 12 countries. Currently, expatriate managers and local national managers are hired and promoted according to the direction of the home office. Hollar has a strategic alliance with a large African ship building company in order to move into that market. Hollar recently purchased Tyro, a firm based in France that makes automobile components. Tyro's production facilities are located in France, but the firm has dealerships and customers throughout Europe.
Hollar plans to open a new plant in India within the next four years. Some of Hollar's top executives advocate using expatriates to oversee the construction of the new facility. Another group of Hollar executives assert that host-country nationals should manage the project.
-Refer to Additional Case 17.1.Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision to fill management positions in India with expatriates or host-country nationals?

• A) What is the turnover rate for repatriated Hollar employees?
• B) What is the international health and safety record at Hollar?
• C) How important is it for Hollar to earn community acceptance?
• D) What relocation and salary costs would be incurred by Hollar?

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