A global business organization is selecting managers to post to various international (expatriate) assignments. In the screening process, which of the following traits would be required to make a manager a successful expatriate?
1. Superior technical competence.
2. Willingness to attempt to communicate in a foreign language.
3. Ability to empathize with other people.
The traits that would be required to make a manager a successful expatriate include the willingness to attempt to communicate in a foreign language and the ability to empathize with other people. These traits ensure that the manager can effectively engage and integrate into the new environment and culture. While superior technical competence is important, it is not unique to expatriate success. The social and communication aspects are more critical for adaptation in an international context.
why 1 not considered?
why not D