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The HR director at Clearwater Electronics has been asked to work on the company's globalization process. Management has specifically asked that all managers in
the company subsidiaries come from the corporate office, and the HR director is developing a job description template with a list of competencies needed for these
managers to be successful. In addition, she is developing a survey to assess family interest and needs. What is the best reason for the family survey to be included in
any future job posting where a manager might take their family abroad?
It is costly to relocate a family abroad, so it is necessary to assess needs, such as schooling, in order to manage costs effectively.
Many incidents where expatriates return home early are due to family-related problems, and it is best to ensure that family needs and
expectations are managed appropriately prior to relocation.
The family survey will help the company manage any family health issues prior to relocation.
A family assessment will allow the company to arrange for language and cultural instruction for all the family prior to relocation.