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    • What is the term for employees who are sent by their company to work in a different country, often for a specific period?
      Expatriates
    • Expatriate assignments typically last for a fixed term, often one to five years.
    • Expatriates are responsible for bridging cultural gaps
    • What is a key responsibility of expatriates in managing cross-cultural communication?
      Maintaining compliance
    • Match the expatriate role with its responsibilities:
      Technical Expert ↔️ Transferring specialized skills
      Project Manager ↔️ Overseeing projects
      Regional Supervisor ↔️ Supervising operations
    • Outline the stages of the expatriate selection process:
      1️⃣ Identifying Needs
      2️⃣ Application and Screening
      3️⃣ Interviews
      4️⃣ Testing and Assessment
      5️⃣ Reference Checks
      6️⃣ Offer and Acceptance
    • Expatriate interviews focus on assessing cultural adaptability and communication skills.
    • Expatriates often bring specialized skills
    • What is one role that expatriates may take during their assignments?
      Technical expert
    • Expatriates are responsible for achieving specific performance goals in the host country.
    • Outline the steps in the expatriate selection process:
      1️⃣ Identifying Needs
      2️⃣ Application Review
      3️⃣ Interviews
      4️⃣ Testing and Assessment
      5️⃣ Reference Checks
      6️⃣ Offer Extension
    • What is one type of preparation program for expatriates that aims to reduce culture shock?
      Cultural training
    • Expatriates may receive language training to improve their communication skills
    • Cultural training for expatriates includes understanding the host country's customs and traditions.
    • Cultural training reduces the risk of culture shock
    • What is an example of a specific training program for expatriates being sent to Japan?
      Japanese language training
    • Expatriates require preparation and training to succeed in their international assignments
    • What is the purpose of cultural training for expatriates?
      Understanding host country culture
    • Language training for expatriates enhances their communication skills.
    • Logistical support for expatriates helps ease their transition
    • Match the training type with its description:
      Cultural Training ↔️ Understanding host country culture
      Language Training ↔️ Improve language skills
      Logistical Support ↔️ Assist with relocation
    • What example is given for cultural and language training in Japan?
      Japanese customs and language
    • Cultural training for expatriates includes understanding the host country's customs.
    • Language training for expatriates aims to improve their communication skills
    • What does logistical support for expatriates assist with?
      Relocation
    • Cultural training for expatriates reduces culture shock
    • Language training for expatriates enhances their communication.
    • What benefit does logistical support provide to expatriates?
      Eases transition
    • What is the purpose of compensation and benefits packages for expatriates?
      Attract and retain qualified individuals
    • Expatriate packages often include additional compensation to account for higher living costs.
    • Match the compensation component with its description:
      Base Salary ↔️ Core income before adjustments
      Cost of Living Allowance ↔️ Adjusts for living expenses
      Housing Allowance ↔️ Covers accommodation costs
    • What does the education allowance in an expatriate package cover?
      Children’s schooling
    • Expatriate healthcare packages provide comprehensive health insurance
    • Expatriate retirement benefits may include employer-matched contributions.
    • What are expatriates often sent to their host country to do?
      Bring specialized skills
    • Expatriates relocate from their home country to a host country for a specific period.
    • A UK manager working in Japan for two years is an example of an expatriate
    • Match the expatriate role with its responsibilities:
      Technical Expert ↔️ Transferring specialized skills
      Project Manager ↔️ Overseeing projects and budgets
      Regional Supervisor ↔️ Supervising operations and teams
    • What is the primary responsibility of a technical expert in an expatriate role?
      Transferring specialized skills
    • A project manager in an expatriate role ensures project success by managing budgets and timelines.