Mara is looking to send one of her team members on an international assignment to China, to train a group of employees located at her company's office in Beijing. As part of the assignment, the chosen employee will have to undergo a 3-week diversity training program to help them learn about their new environment. Bryan, one of Mara's colleagues, is interested in taking up the assignment.
-Which of the following, if true, would increase the likelihood that Bryan will be selected?
A) Bryan has had little exposure to Chinese culture.
B) Bryan displays striking contradictions between his public persona and his private self.
C) Bryan has trained several employees in the last six months.
D) Bryan is quite sociable and can "think on his feet."
E) Bryan's application was rejected the last time he applied for an international assignment.

Question

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Bryan's sociable nature and ability to think on his feet can be a valuable asset in training employees in a foreign environment where he may need to adapt quickly to different communication styles and cultural norms. Option A may not necessarily be a disadvantage as having no prior exposure to the culture can also be an advantage in terms of being open-minded and willing to learn. Option B is irrelevant, and option C does not directly relate to the requirements of the international assignment. Option E may also not have a significant impact on the current selection process if Bryan has improved his skills and qualifications since his last application.

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