Additional Case 17.2
Golden Rod is an electronics firm based in Detroit with subsidiaries in several countries including Indonesia, Egypt, Argentina, and Thailand. The top management positions in these subsidiaries are filled by U.S. citizens. Golden Rod is planning on creating a new expatriate assignment in Egypt. The firm has created a selection board of expatriates to choose the best person for the job. In the past, Golden Rod has experienced a high turnover rate among repatriated managers, so executives hope to solve this problem.

-Refer to Additional Case 17.2.Which of the following best explains the firm's high turnover rate among repatriated managers?
A) Poor planning for new career assignments
B) Spouses and family suffering from culture shock
C) Inadequate compensation for cost-of-living expenses
D) Co-workers displaying a lack of cultural sensitivity

Question

Additional Case 17.2 
Golden Rod is an electronics firm based in Detroit with subsidiaries in several countries including Indonesia, Egypt, Argentina, and Thailand. The top management positions in these subsidiaries are filled by U.S. citizens. Golden Rod is planning on creating a new expatriate assignment in Egypt. The firm has created a selection board of expatriates to choose the best person for the job. In the past, Golden Rod has experienced a high turnover rate among repatriated managers, so executives hope to solve this problem.

-Refer to Additional Case 17.2.Which of the following best explains the firm's high turnover rate among repatriated managers?
A) Poor planning for new career assignments
B) Spouses and family suffering from culture shock
C) Inadequate compensation for cost-of-living expenses
D) Co-workers displaying a lack of cultural sensitivity

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Poor planning for new career assignments upon return can lead to dissatisfaction and turnover among repatriated managers, as they may feel undervalued or see a lack of career progression opportunities.