Gloria,a human resource professional in the United States,is reviewing the plans to send a U.S.-born production manager to Argentina to oversee the opening of a new factory.What does her employer most likely expect her to do about the potential for language barriers with this assignment?

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The best choice would be to select a manager who can learn Spanish and cope with language barriers. It is not reasonable to assume that the manager must be fluent in Spanish, and it may not be feasible to eliminate all language barriers. Providing a trainer to teach Spanish may be helpful but may not be sufficient to overcome all language barriers. Reassuring the manager that English is the international language of business may not be helpful in a situation where Spanish is the primary language spoken in the local business community. Therefore, it is best to select a manager who is capable of learning Spanish and adjusting to potential language barriers.

Gloria,a Human Resource Professional in the United States,is Reviewing the Plans