Many firms have developed formal screening procedures to help ensure the careful selection of personnel for international projects. What are four characteristics that organizations might use to determine whether an individual is suitable for overseas work?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer will vary

They may look for work experience with cultures other than one's own, previous overseas travel, good physical and emotional health, knowledge of a host nation's language, and even recent immigration background or heritage.

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Debra wanted to form a partnership with Lawrence. He agreed and they became co-owners in an equal partnership. This year, after expenses, the partnership had a profit of $200,000 . How will the taxation of this profit be handled?

a. Since the partnership was Debra's idea, she will pay income tax on the profit on her personal tax return. b. The business will pay half of the tax liability and Debra and Lawrence will pay the other half. c. Debra and Lawrence must both pay tax on the business's profit. d. The business itself will pay the taxes on the business's profit.

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Lack of a clear understanding of organizational goals and objectives is a probable cause of

A. counterproductive motivation. B. productive behavior. C. motivated self-interest. D. counterproductive behavior.

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Based on your answers in Self-Assessment Exercise 3-2, what will you do to improve your job attitude? Be specific.

What will be an ideal response?

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Governments of less developed countries that encourage investments often provide ____ to persuade foreign companies to establish manufacturing facilities in their country

a. Infrastructure b. Incentives c. Capital d. Workforce

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