Bluestone Systems is opening a branch office in Taiwan. The responsibility for staffing this office falls to Jack Swanson, Vice President of International Operations, based in Chicago. Jack has decided to enlist the help of a Taiwan-based agent, Rick Wang, to help him fill several open positions in the new office. Rick advises Jack to fill the positions with ________, in other words, native Taiwanese because they will better understand how to conduct business with clients in Taiwan.

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Host-country nationals are individuals who are native to the country where the company is opening a branch office. They have a better understanding of the local culture and business practices, which can be helpful in conducting business with clients in that country. Therefore, it is advisable for Jack to fill the positions with host-country nationals, in this case, native Taiwanese.

Bluestone Systems Is Opening a Branch Office in Taiwan