Scenario: You're Hired!
Erica Els is excited because she has just been promoted to vice president of human resources for her company, Hudson Foods, a U.S.-based international frozen and snack food corporation. Erica's first task is to staff the company's new European subsidiary.
-One lower-level position Erica must fill requires the applicant to be familiar with the new market and in particular, be cognizant of the market's customs, traditions, and language. Also, because the subsidiary is new, the new hire must be comfortable with Hudson Food's culture and business traditions. Erica should consider ________.

Question

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Hiring a native of the target market who has recently graduated from a U.S. university and who has completed a one-year internship at Hudson Foods would fulfill both criteria for the position. This candidate would have knowledge of the market's customs, traditions, and language, as well as familiarity with Hudson Food's culture and business traditions. Additionally, the individual has experience working in a similar environment and has a U.S. education, which is likely to help them adapt to Hudson Food's corporate culture. Hiring a local manager with unrelated experience (A) or an individual from South Korea with industry experience (D) may not satisfy the requirement for familiarity with the new market and Hudson Food's culture. Promoting an existing manager (B) may not provide the necessary familiarity with the new market and could also create a gap in the existing hierarchy of the U.S. subsidiary.

Scenario: You're Hired! Erica Els Is Excited Because She Has Just Been Promoted