Question $1$

Expatriate mentoring programs are the key practice designed to increase knowledge transfer among employees globally. Many mentoring relationships these days taking place in an international context between colleagues from different national cultures.

Discuss five key elements must be considered in creating an international mentoring program for an expatriate with organizational examples.

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Question $2$

Aspect of cultural difference affects recruitment and selection process internationally. For example, in the United States where individuality is highly valued, employees who are able to work individually, with little supervision and can decide on their own regarding their jobs are often desired. In China, where harmony in the group and teamwork is valued, employees who follow their superior and who can work harmoniously with their peers are often desired.

Choose an organisation of your choice whereby the HQ should be based internationally. Compare and explain the cultural affects and differences in the benefits and compensations offered with the local operation $($Malaysia$).$

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