EarthShapers Inc., a manufacturer of heavy construction equipments based in U.S.A., maintains large sales and support operations overseas. Before sending new employees to its operations in Japan, it requires the employees to take courses in Japanese history and culture so that they can adjust more easily to living in Japan. This training focuses on the _____ component of international competence training.

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The training provided by EarthShapers Inc. to its employees on Japanese history and culture is aimed at developing their cognitive competence (i.e. knowledge and understanding) about the culture and customs of Japan. This will help the employees to adjust more easily to living and working in Japan. The other components of international competence training, such as conceptual, emotional, and behavioral competency, are not directly addressed in this training program.