Which of the following best explains the low percentage of women chosen for international assignments in the United States?
A) The role of women as homemakers and caregivers does not allow for international assignments.
B) Men are generally more interested to take up international assignments than women.
C) Prejudice faced by American women executives in foreign, male-dominated societies is exaggerated.
D) There is a widespread belief that traditional roles of women in male-dominated societies precludes women from being successful in these societies.
E) Expenses involved in sending an unmarried women executive abroad are far higher than the expenses incurred in sending a married man with family.

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The gender bias against female managers that exists in some countries, coupled with myths harbored by male managers, creates hesitancy among U.S. multinational companies to offer women international assignments. The most frequently cited reason is the inability for women to succeed abroad. Unfortunately, such attitudes are shared by many and probably stem from the belief that the traditional roles of women in male-dominated societies preclude women from establishing successful relationships with host-country associates.

Which of the Following Best Explains the Low Percentage of Women