Additional Case 17.2
Golden Rod is an electronics firm based in Detroit with subsidiaries in several countries including Indonesia, Egypt, Argentina, and Thailand. The top management positions in these subsidiaries are filled by U.S. citizens. Golden Rod is planning on creating a new expatriate assignment in Egypt. The firm has created a selection board of expatriates to choose the best person for the job. In the past, Golden Rod has experienced a high turnover rate among repatriated managers, so executives hope to solve this problem.

-Refer to Additional Case 17.2.In order to increase the likelihood of Chyna's success in Egypt,Golden Rod should most likely:
A) make sure her position in Egypt is slightly lower than her position at home.
B) not provide her with cross-cultural training to prevent establishing stereotypes.
C) spend more time on developing her technical abilities than her cross-cultural sensitivity.
D) make sure that this assignment will be a stepping stone for her advancement in the company.

Question

Additional Case 17.2 
Golden Rod is an electronics firm based in Detroit with subsidiaries in several countries including Indonesia, Egypt, Argentina, and Thailand. The top management positions in these subsidiaries are filled by U.S. citizens. Golden Rod is planning on creating a new expatriate assignment in Egypt. The firm has created a selection board of expatriates to choose the best person for the job. In the past, Golden Rod has experienced a high turnover rate among repatriated managers, so executives hope to solve this problem.

-Refer to Additional Case 17.2.In order to increase the likelihood of Chyna's success in Egypt,Golden Rod should most likely:
A) make sure her position in Egypt is slightly lower than her position at home.
B) not provide her with cross-cultural training to prevent establishing stereotypes.
C) spend more time on developing her technical abilities than her cross-cultural sensitivity.
D) make sure that this assignment will be a stepping stone for her advancement in the company.

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Making sure that the assignment is a stepping stone for Chyna's advancement in the company will increase her motivation and dedication to succeed in the new position. This will also minimize the chances of turnover when she returns to her home country. Providing cross-cultural training and developing her cross-cultural sensitivity are also important factors for success in the expatriate assignment. However, technical abilities alone are not sufficient for success in a new cultural environment. It is also important to provide support for repatriation to help expatriates transition back into their home organization, and to address any challenges they may have faced during their assignment.