Which of the following statements is true about an in-country adjustment that an expatriate must make when going on an overseas assignment?
A) It is carried out before the expat leaves for an overseas assignment.
B) It is affected by the expat's ability to maintain a positive outlook in the face of a high-pressure situation.
C) It is affected by the previous experience the expat may have had with the assigned country or with countries with similar cultures.
D) It includes cross-cultural seminars or workshops and is designed to acquaint expats with the culture and work life of the country to which they will be posted.

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One factor which influences an in-country adjustment that an expatriate has to make is his or her ability to maintain a positive outlook in the face of a high-pressure situation, to interact well with host nationals, and to perceive and evaluate the host country's cultural values and norms correctly. A second factor is the job itself, as reflected by the clarity of the role the expat plays in the host management team, the authority the expat has to make decisions, the newness of the work-related challenges, and the amount of role conflict that exists.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About an In-Country