According to R. L. Tung's study, which of the following is the most important reason for expatriate failures for U.S. multinationals?
A)Inability of spouse to adjust
B)Difficulties with new environment
C)Insufficient pay
D)Personal or emotional problems
E)Lack of technical competence

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In a seminal study, R. L. Tung surveyed a number of U.S., European, and Japanese multinationals. She asked her sample of multinational managers to indicate reasons for expatriate failure. For U.S. multinationals, the reasons, in order of importance, were: (1) inability of spouse to adjust (2) manager's inability to adjust (3) other family problems (4) manager's personal or emotional maturity (5) inability to cope with larger overseas responsibilities.