Subject name (Human resource management - Gaining A Competitive Advantage 12th edition)

Patricia is the vice president of international operations for an American clothing retailer that operates primarily in North America and Western Europe. Patricia is responsible for the company's expansion into China and must create a strategy for the types of personnel involved in the new Chinese operations. Patricia realized that understanding local styles and culture is very important, as the Chinese market is very different from the countries her company has entered so far. Moreover, there is a great deal of skepticism on the part of local citizens about whether her company will create local jobs or just try to "make a quick buck" in the rapidly growing Chinese economy. At the same time, significant integration with headquarters is required to keep costs low.

A. How will the staff be selected (host country, home country, or third-country nationals)? I explain the reasons the skills that must be possessed by expatriate employees to facilitate Patricia in China.

B. How does Patricia respond to the influence of some cultural barrier?