A global business organization is selecting managers to post to various international (expatriate) assignments. In the screening process, which of the following traits would be required to make a manager a successful expatriate? 1. Superior technical competence. 2. Willingness to attempt to communicate in a foreign language. 3. Ability to empathize with other people.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

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Successful expatriates need to communicate and empathize with people from different cultures, making traits 2 and 3 essential. Superior technical competence is less critical for cultural adaptation.

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