Murphy Enterprises recently acquired a controlling interest in Mexico's leading clothing retailer.Murphy plans to open additional retail stores in the next three years.Some of Murphy's top executives advocate the idea of transferring U.S.managers to Mexico to oversee the construction and opening of the new stores.Another group of Murphy executives believe that host-country nationals should manage the project.
-Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision to fill management positions in Mexico with expatriates or host-country nationals?
A) What are Murphy's anticipated relocation costs for using expatriates?
B) What degree of corporate control does Murphy want in Mexico?
C) What is the global safety and health record for Murphy?
D) What is the attrition rate for Murphy's expatriates?

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C)Relocation costs,corporate control,and expatriate turnover rates are important to the decision to use expatriates or locals in management positions.Health and safety issues are less relevant to the decision.

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