A Company Decides to Pursue an International Assignment Program to Fill

A company decides to pursue an international assignment program to fill a new position in its new office in Beijing, China With the assistance of the human resources professional, the management team has finalized a list of job-specific selection criteria of the ideal candidate for the fole. During the interviewing process, they utilize various tools to isolate out the success factors. After deciding on the candidate and the individual accepting the offer, the human resources professional works with vendors to provide cross-cultural training before and during the assignment and plans all the logistical details for the relocation. The human resource professional also assists the individual by providing contacts and setting up meeting to orientate the expatriate before and during the assignment, ie mentors, expatriate community, etc. In this scenario, which of the following actions items were forgotten to ensure a successful international assignment?

A) Recognize the entire scope of the international assignment experience
B) Provide appropriate training
C) Establish realistic expectations
D) Conduct thorough assessment of the candidates