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A .U.S. based Engineering Manager was sent to England for a short-term six-month assignment to recruit and build a team. He is almost dome with the assignmrnt and describes the entire opportunity as being exciting and challenging. He wants to stay in Europe further and hopes to go on future international assignments. According to Black and Mendenhall, which of the following stages of the cross-cultural adjustment cycle is the manager in?
Suggested Answer: A
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40 comments · newest first
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Lennie
10 months ago
This is so interesting! I didn't know there were stages like this!
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Arlette
11 months ago
Wait, is he really done adjusting after just six months?
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Elenora
11 months ago
I disagree, he seems to have mastered the culture already.
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Karrie
11 months ago
I think it's definitely the Honeymoon phase.
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Carissa
11 months ago
Sounds like he's in the Adjustment stage!
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Raymon
12 months ago
I keep mixing up the stages, but I feel like if he's excited and challenged, it could be Adjustment. I just can't remember the exact definitions!
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Peggy
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think the key is that he wants to stay longer, which suggests he's adapted. So maybe it's Mastery?
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Laticia
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about the Honeymoon phase being more about initial excitement. This could be that, but it feels like he's past that.
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Velda
1 year ago
I think the manager might be in the Adjustment stage since he seems to be settling in and enjoying the experience.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. The details about the manager's experience don't seem to clearly match any of the stage descriptions. I'll need to review the cross-cultural adjustment cycle concepts again before answering.
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Davida
1 year ago
Based on the information provided, I think the answer is C. Adjustment. The manager is almost done with the short-term assignment and is eager to continue working abroad, which indicates he's moved past the initial culture shock and is adapting well.
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Nieves
1 year ago
Okay, the manager is almost done with the 6-month assignment in England and is excited about future international opportunities. That sounds like he's in the adjustment stage, where he's starting to feel more comfortable and confident in the new culture.
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Ethan
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about the different stages of the cross-cultural adjustment cycle and how they apply to the manager's situation.
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Elise
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The question mentions the manager finding the assignment "exciting and challenging," which could also fit the honeymoon stage. I'll have to re-read the details carefully.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
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Freeman
1 year ago
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
Adjustment? More like 'Adjusting his monocle and sipping tea with the Queen' stage, amirite? This guy's got the whole cross-cultural thing down to a tea!
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Clorinda
1 year ago
Adjustment, definitely. The manager's got the international experience on lock. Though I'd love to know what kind of wacky British snacks he's been trying. Marmite, maybe?
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Aleta
1 year ago
C) Adjustment
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Nydia
1 year ago
B) Mastery
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Zona
1 year ago
A) Culture shock
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Mariann
1 year ago
Culture shock? Nah, that's no way to describe this guy's experience. He's rocking this assignment! I'm betting on Adjustment as the correct answer.
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Pansy
1 year ago
I agree, he's past the initial excitement and now settling into a routine.
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Lina
1 year ago
Yeah, he's definitely getting the hang of things and enjoying the challenge.
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Annamae
1 year ago
I think Adjustment makes sense, he seems to be adapting well to the new environment.
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Jules
1 year ago
Ooh, this is a tricky one. The Honeymoon stage seems tempting, but I'm going to go with Mastery. The manager's eagerness for future international assignments tells me he's got the cross-cultural thing down pat.
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Clay
1 year ago
I would say it's more of the Mastery stage, considering the manager's comfort with international assignments.
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Beata
1 year ago
I agree, the manager seems to have adapted well to the new culture.
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Fausto
1 year ago
I think the manager is in the Adjustment stage.
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Tony
1 year ago
I think the manager is in the Adjustment stage. He's almost done with the assignment and is finding it exciting and challenging, which sounds like he's adapted well to the new culture.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
Hopefully he can continue to have success in future international assignments.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
It's great to see someone embrace the challenges of working in a different country.
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Markus
1 year ago
I think he's past the honeymoon stage and is now fully immersed in his work.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
I agree, it seems like the manager has adjusted well to the new culture.
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Lashawna
1 year ago
I believe the manager is in the Mastery stage, as he has successfully adapted to the new culture and is thriving in his role.
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Adela
1 year ago
I agree with Angelo, the manager has already gone through the Honeymoon phase and is now adjusting to the new culture.
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Angelo
1 year ago
I think the manager is in the Adjustment stage.
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Rosalyn
1 year ago
I believe the manager is in the Mastery stage, as he is already recruiting and building a team successfully.
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Kimberlie
1 year ago
I agree with Leanora, the manager has already gone through the Honeymoon phase and is now adjusting.
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Leanora
2 years ago
I think the manager is in the Adjustment stage.