Training and development of potential candidates for expatriate assignments:
A) are unnecessary with host-country nationals.
B) are unnecessary with home-country nationals.
C) depend on whether the candidate is a home-, host-, or third-country national.
D) wastes company resources because management is an art form, not a skill.
E) none of the above.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The training and development of potential candidates for expatriate assignments depends on the nationality of the candidate. Home-country nationals may require less cultural training and language development, while host-country nationals may have a better understanding of the local culture but need assistance in adjusting to the corporate culture. Third-country nationals may require both cultural and language training. Therefore, the answer is C.

Training and Development of Potential Candidates for Expatriate Assignments