Chapt 8. Flashcards
1
Q
- Which is the most important form of adjustment leading to expatriate assignment success that should take place in the pre-departure preparation phase?
A
Anticipatory Adjustment
2
Q
- Accurate, realistic expectations provided by a thorough pre-departure preview process contribute a form of “__________” that can greatly facilitate actual adjustment upon arrival by reducing uncertainties and increasing predictability in the new setting.
A
Anticipatory Adjustment
3
Q
- The first stage of the culture shock model is frequently called the __________ stage.
A
Honeymoon
4
Q
- This international adjustment dimension is typically the most difficult depending upon the degree of cultural distance of the foreign assignment, and involves forming a greater understanding and appreciation for the HCNs at work and other local people with whom the expatriate may come into contact.
A
Interaction Adjustment
5
Q
- Which important form of adjustment in the foreign assignment involves an overall subjective assessment of well being
A
Psychological Adjustment
6
Q
- This form of adjustment to the foreign assignment involves adapting to such aspects as workplace surroundings, housing, transportation, shopping, food, etc.
A
General Adjustment
7
Q
- Specific career planning efforts during the expatriate assignment, such as career testing and counseling, company career path information, and professional development workshops, can contribute to which important form of international adjustment?
A
Psychological Adjustment
8
Q
- Planning for effective repatriation should begin
A
predeparture Preparation
9
Q
- With pressure to cut costs associated with traditional long-term expatriate assignments, coupled with individual desires to balance work assignment demands and personal life needs, we are seeing an increasing number of a new class of international professionals called
A
Flexpatriates
