This is a discussion assignment with two parts.

Part A

This is an International Management discussion about the selection of a manager to be assigned to China to get a new operation up and running. Many factors have to be considered before making the selection to fill the vacancy and some believe that SocioEconomic considerations play the most important role. This and other factors will go into the final decision.

Directions:

1. In this assignment you are to read the case study, Who Gets the Assignment.pdf, and look at Appendix B of your text and answer the following questions:

   • What criteria should be used to evaluate candidates for this position.

   • Explain how each candidate measures up to or does not have the required cultural background for this position.

   • What other qualifications would you consider important in a candidate for this position?

   • Who would be your choice for the position

2. Use a Word document to formulate your answers. Submit your document as an rtf file using the Assignment link.

Part B

1. Read the posts from your classmates and respond to two with a critique of their analysis. Comment on their thinking, and ask questions for clarification if necessary.
2. Post your reactions to comments from other students on your posting.