All of the following are correct with regard to the impact of age, experience, and education on expatriate managers except:
A)There is universal agreement that degrees in marketing or engineering are the most desirable for expatriate managers
B)Most MNCs strive for a balance between age and experience
C)Many companies consider an academic degree, preferably a graduate degree, to be of critical importance to an international executive
D)There is evidence that younger managers are more eager for international assignments than older managers

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Most MNCs strive for a balance between age and experience. There is evidence that younger managers are more eager for international assignments. These managers tend to be more "worldly" and have a greater appreciation of other cultures than older managers do. By the same token, young people often are the least developed in management experience and technical skills; they lack real-world experience. To gain the desired balance, many firms send both young and seasoned personnel to the same overseas post. Many companies consider an academic degree, preferably a graduate degree, to be of critical importance to an international executive; however, universal agreement regarding the ideal type of degree is nonexistent.

All of the Following Are Correct with Regard to the Impact