Andrew, the director of Global HR, is in a gloomy mood. He is trying to place a manager in an overseas assignment, and the third person to whom he has offered the position has refused it. Andrew takes little comfort in the fact that each person gave the same reason for turning down the position. Which of the following is the probable reason?
A)reduction in real income that occurs with overseas transfers
B)reluctance to be away from Canada for most of three years
C)effect of the move on family and spouse
D)cost of transferring overseas

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that all three people gave the same reason for turning down the position suggests that the issue is something that would affect most people in a similar way. The most likely reason that would fit this description is the effect of the move on family and spouse. Both the reduction in real income and the cost of transferring overseas would vary depending on individual circumstances, and reluctance to be away from Canada may not be a concern for everyone.

Andrew, the Director of Global HR, Is in a Gloomy