Kaitlin, a human resource professional, is evaluating some of the company's managers to select one for an overseas assignment. She knows she may not discriminate based on age or sex, but she also doesn't want to send someone on an assignment that will cause personal difficulties, disrupt family relations, and cause complications for the manager's success. How can she best avoid discrimination while selecting a candidate who can thrive in the assignment?
A) by maintaining a positive view of the assignment so all candidates will be interested
B) by inviting candidates to a frank, but private, conversation about family-related issues
C) by interviewing only candidates without spouses or children
D) by asking each candidate to describe his or her family situation
E) by giving candidates a complete, accurate preview of the assignment and the host country's culture

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The best way to avoid discrimination while selecting a candidate who can thrive in an overseas assignment is to give candidates a complete, accurate preview of the assignment and the host country's culture. This will allow them to make an informed decision based on their own personal circumstances, without the HR professional making assumptions or judgments based on age or sex. This way, the most qualified candidate who is willing and able to take on the assignment can be selected based on merit and without discrimination.

Kaitlin, a Human Resource Professional, Is Evaluating Some of the Company's