In a seminal study, R. L. Tung found that for American multinationals, the biggest impediment to expatriate success was the:
A) inability of the spouse to adjust.
B) manager's inability to adjust.
C) manager's inability to cope with larger overseas responsibilities.
D) lack of adequate technical training.

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Tung 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.

In a Seminal Study, R