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EXPAT ASSIGNMENT PLEASE USE THIS FOR PAPER.
One of the learning objectives in this course is preparation for the longer-term
international assignment. Start by studying chapter 19 and the related module.
Spending some time abroad can advance your career. For instance, a study by Rosetta
Stone (Language software) showed that over 70% of senior executives at U.S. companies
believe that expatriate assignments are important for people on a leadership track
(McMunn, 2016). In this assignment, you will pretend that you have accepted a two-year
expat assignment (your current position or something similar) in a country of your choice.
The choices are as follows:
1) Moscow, Russia
2) New Delhi, India
3) Mongolia
4) Johannesburg, South Africa
5) Lima, Peru.
If you have a family, ask them how they would feel about your accepting a two-year
expat assignment and what are the conditions would be acceptable for them to uproot
their lives to move to a foreign country. If you do not have a family ask a friend or
acquaintance who does have a family what their family’s expectation would be before
being willing to move to a foreign country.
Family preparation for expat assignments is extremely important. McMunn (2016) states
“there are a lot of benefits to negotiate for, you’ll need to pick your battles and prioritize
what means the most to you and your family. It is incredibly important to choose them
wisely” (np). This means choosing a school, housing, and other allowances carefully.
When you are choosing the country, you should be realistic. Some cities are more
expensive than you can even imagine. “Luanda, the capital of Angola, has regained the
top spot as the world’s most expensive city for expats, pushing Hong Kong back into
second place, “ reported by BBC News (2017, np). Angola is a developing country and if
you want to live like you were living in the suburbs of Atlanta, New York City, Chicago,
Orlando, Miami, etc., your rent could be more than USD10k a month.
ASSIGNMENT FOUNDATION QUESTIONS
1. Would you consider an expat assignment in your current situation or in the near
future (next 2-3 years)? Explain why or why not.To respond to the rest of the questions, assume you are going to accept the expat
assignment for two years.
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2. The country of your choice? (The list above!) Why? This means doing research
and presenting details to support your choices based on country facts including
cultural, business, religion, climate, and more. Do not say “I would have to learn
about …”
Do the “learning” before writing this paper.
3. How would you prepare yourself and your family for the 2 year assignment? Give
details do not just say “I would do this …” Explain why and how.
4. What would be your greatest challenges in this process? Why? Could you
overcome them? Why or why not? Base all answers on detailed facts.
