A company has planned and executed an a successful 3-year international assignment of an individual to its new office in Beijing, China. The individual has three more month on assignment before returning to the United States. The expatriate has repeatedly e-mailed and called leaving messages with both the home country manager and the human resources professional in orger to inquire about his new role after the assignment, but has not received any response. In response, the international assignee has gotten more anxious, which has affected his productivity. Which of the following outcomes is NOT likely as a direct result of the above scenario?

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Successful repatriation is not likely because the lack of communication and uncertainty about the future role can lead to dissatisfaction and anxiety, hindering a smooth transition back to the home country.

A Company Has Planned and Executed an a Successful 3-Year