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What individual characteristics and qualifications should a company consider when choosing managerial candidates for foreign assignments?

What problems do managers commonly encounter when repatriated from foreign assignments? How can companies help managers deal with these problems?

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What individual characteristics and qualifications should a company consider when choosing managerial candidates for foreign assignments?

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A managerial candidate that will be effective for foreign assignments is one that possesses flexibility, patience and endurance. Flexibility is important because plans may change when dealing in other countries and managers need ...

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