Working as an expatriate in the United States

MGMK 4710

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

ASSIGNMENT #14

Directions:

- PLEASE answer the question that is being asked, and follow all directions

- Type everything

- Please provide your answer in NOT MORE than one page

- Write in paragraph form, with complete sentences ( NO TABLES , no bullet, no listing)

- If at all possible, avoid long sentences as they tend to lead to grammatical problems

- Have more than one paragraph, each making a distinctive point

- Cite the source(s) of your information where appropriate (e.g.: Peterson, 2015).

- However, do not have a reference section

- Font: Times New Roman, size 12 (as in this assignment)

- Have a header with ONLY the following:

Your name

Assignment #14: Working as an expatriate in the United States

- Due date: Tuesday, April 19th.

Question:

A US MNE has offered a position to a young American who has just graduated from MTSU “Middle Tennessee State University”. The position is to work at the MNE’s subsidiary in Canada (i.e., he/she is to become an expatriate in Canada). Unfortunately, the young graduate, not wanting to leave the United States, has declined the offer. The MNE’s CEO asks you to convince the young American to accept the position. What would you tell him/her?

To help you write a good answer, please do the following:

Paragraph 1: In 3 to 5 five sentences, tell the young American that you understand his/her reluctance to relocate to a foreign country (please give the reasons for your understanding)

Paragraph 2: In 3 to five sentences, give two to three reasons why he/she should accept the offer.

NOTE: In Paragraph 2, please do not give a generic answer (i.e. an answer that applies to all countries). Highlight the distinctive characteristics of Canada .