Jamal is a little excited and a little intimidated. His firm is entering into a strategic partnership with a company in Denmark, and they have sent him to Copenhagen, the nation's capital city. During that time, he will be able to communicate with his supervisor and colleagues back home via e-mail and phone but will primarily be interacting with Danish nationals. In addition to various managers and top brass at the Danish company, he will work with Jens, a mid-level manager who will serve as his local guide. Whose help will Jamal benefit from most during his time in Copenhagen?
A)Jens, his local guide
B)his supervisor
C)the president of his company
D)the president of the Danish company
E)his colleagues back home

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Jamal will benefit most from the help of Jens, his local guide. As a mid-level manager at the Danish company, Jens will be able to provide insight into the local culture and business practices that Jamal may not be familiar with. While communication with his supervisor and colleagues back home is important, they will not have the same level of expertise and knowledge about working in Denmark as Jens. The presidents of both companies may be involved in high-level decisions, but they may not be as hands-on in Jamal's day-to-day work.

Jamal Is a Little Excited and a Little Intimidated