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Each of these scenarios requires you to determine what the best source for a suitable candidate may be.

Question More than anything, Gentech Corporation of Akron is concerned about its ability to develop solid relationships with its employees and customers in South Africa. Its corporate strategy is focused on multidomestic and market-oriented operations. As a newer technology start up, it is also concerned about controlling costs in the hiring process. Gentech should first consider hiring a ___________ for this position. B. A host country (local hire) manager The Dewey Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, has a very specific need for an individual to direct its operations in Germany. Unfortunately, their current Operations Manager in Germany has submitted his resignation unexpectedly, and the company must have a replacement as soon as possible. As a company focused on global integration, they hope to find an individual with company-specific knowledge and the ability to exercise confidentiality. The company should first consider appointing a(an) ____________ to the position. Jeanette Samson is working in Germany for the U.S. based Cogswell Corporation. She enjoys her work, and loves her overseas assignment, but finds that her family is having difficulties adjusting to the new culture and language requirements of Germany. Jeanette is most likely a ________________ Roger Gilbert is thrilled with his new position as Director of Marketing with 3M Corporation in Minnesota. However, he finds that he is spending a great deal of time flying back and forth to the United States for training in advanced business techniques, and in company policies and procedures. Roger is most likely a ___________________ DuPont currently resides in Nice, France. She has been hired by the ContractCorp, a government-sanctioned contractor, to perform work in Algeria. Genevieve would be considered a ____________. A.Host country national B. A host country (local hire) manager C.Third country national D.Expatriate E.Third country national

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More than anything, Gentech Corporation of Akron is concerned about its ability to develop solid relationships with its employees and customers in South Africa. Its corporate strategy is focused on multidomestic and market-oriented operations. As a newer technology start up, it is also concerned about controlling costs in the hiring process. Gentech should first consider hiring a ___________ for this position.	B. A host country (local hire) manager
The Dewey Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, has a very specific need for an individual to direct its operations in Germany. Unfortunately, their current Operations Manager in Germany has submitted his resignation unexpectedly, and the company must have a replacement as soon as possible. As a company focused on global integration, they hope to find an individual with company-specific knowledge and the ability to exercise confidentiality. The company should first consider appointing a(an) ____________ to the position.	D. Expatriate
Jeanette Samson is working in Germany for the U.S. based Cogswell Corporation. She enjoys her work, and loves her overseas assignment, but finds that her family is having difficulties adjusting to the new culture and language requirements of Germany. Jeanette is most likely a ________________	C. Third country national
Roger Gilbert is thrilled with his new position as Director of Marketing with 3M Corporation in Minnesota. However, he finds that he is spending a great deal of time flying back and forth to the United States for training in advanced business techniques, and in company policies and procedures. Roger is most likely a ___________________	A. Host country national
DuPont currently resides in Nice, France. She has been hired by the ContractCorp, a government-sanctioned contractor, to perform work in Algeria. Genevieve would be considered a ____________.	E. Third country national

• Host Country National: A host country national (HCN) is an employee of an organization who is the citizen of the country in which the foreign subsidiary is located.
• Expatriate: An expatriate is a person working in a country other than his/her country of origin. Such a person is also called as a parent-country national (PCN).
• Third Country National: Third country national (TCN) describes and individuals of other nationalities hired by a government or government sanctioned contractor who represent neither the home country nor the host country or area of operations.