a. Starbucks is opening new stores abroad every day, it seems. If you were in charge, would you use expatriate managers or host-country nationals to staff the new facilities? Explain your thinking.

b. This chapter places considerable emphasis on the role spouses play in terms of the success of an overseas manager. What other steps should companies take to increase the likelihood of a successful experience for all parties involved?

c. Talk with a foreign student on your campus;
ask about his or her experience with culture shock on first arriving in the United States. What did you learn from your discussion?
If the cost of living is lower in a foreign country than in the United States, should expatriates be paid less than they would be at home? Explain your position.
Who should ultimately decide whether an employee should be localized or not?
If grooming a talented individual for a leadership role is an important outcome of a foreign assignment, how can this be worked into a performance appraisal system?
How would a manager assess leadership accomplishments?