Murphy Enterprises recently acquired a controlling interest in Mexico's leading clothing retailer.Murphy plans to open additional retail stores in the next three years.Some of Murphy's top executives advocate the idea of transferring U.S.managers to Mexico to oversee the construction and opening of the new stores.Another group of Murphy executives believe that host-country nationals should manage the project.
-Which of the following best supports a decision to fill management positions with expatriates?
A) Murphy needs to ensure that Mexico operations are closely linked to headquarters.
B) Most Murphy expatriates resign within one year of their return to the United States.
C) Murphy wants to develop close community relationships in Mexico.
D) Employees hired by Murphy are provided extensive training.

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A)Generally,expatriates are used to ensure that foreign operations are linked effectively with parent corporations.If repatriated employees are resigning quickly,it would most likely be a mistake and a waste of money to fill positions with expatriates.Hiring locals would make more progress with building community ties than bringing in American managers.

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