In the context of global career concerns, which of the following statements is true of repatriates?
A) They seldom need to reacclimate to home-country lifestyles, transportation, and cultural circumstances.
B) They may feel a net decrease in total income, even if they receive promotions and pay increases.
C) They often continue to receive special compensation packages even after their return from international assignments.
D) They must adjust to a lack of close working and reporting relationships with home-country staff after having little flexibility or autonomy while living overseas.

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Repatriates may feel a net decrease in total income even if they receive promotions and pay increases, as they may lose certain benefits and perks they had while on international assignments. A is incorrect as repatriates may need to reacclimate to home-country lifestyles, transportation, and cultural circumstances. C is incorrect as repatriates usually do not continue to receive special compensation packages after their return. D is incorrect as repatriates may struggle to adjust to working and reporting relationships with home-country staff as their international assignments may have given them more flexibility and autonomy.

In the Context of Global Career Concerns, Which of the Following