The evidence clearly shows that __________is the most important factor in determining the success or failure of aninternational assignment.
A) the amount of language training provided to the expatriate
B) the amount of cross-cultural training provided to the expatriate
C) how well an expatriate's spouse and family adjust to the foreign culture
D) how willing the expatriate was to accept the foreign assignment
E) the similarity of the foreign language to the expatriate's native language

Question

The evidence clearly shows that __________is the most important factor in determining the success or failure of aninternational assignment. 
A) the amount of language training provided to the expatriate
B) the amount of cross-cultural training provided to the expatriate
C) how well an expatriate's spouse and family adjust to the foreign culture
D) how willing the expatriate was to accept the foreign assignment
E) the similarity of the foreign language to the expatriate's native language

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because an expatriate's spouse and family are often more immersed in the daily culture of the foreign country, their adaptability exerts a strong influence on the performance and retention of the expatriate worker.

The Evidence Clearly Shows That __________Is the Most Important Factor