According to Mendenhall and Oddou's dimensions that predict success in a foreign posting, which of the following is a result of the attribute of others-orientation? A) The expatriate has high self-esteem. B) The expatriate empathizes with the host-country nationals. C) The expatriate speaks to the host-country nationals in the local language. D) The expatriate adjusts to the inhospitable climate of the host country. E) The expatriate is comfortable working in a male-dominated environment.

C) The expatriate speaks to the host-country nationals in the local language.

Explanation:

Mendenhall and Oddou in their book written in 1985 identified four dimensions for predicting success in a foreign posting. These include;

1. Self-orientation: This relates to the ability of the expatriate to develop the needed self-esteem and confidence required to function effectively in a foreign assignment.

2. Perceptual Ability: This refers to the expatriate's ability to discern why the locals in his assigned country behave or act the way they do. For example, they might have different means of express courtesy.

3. Cultural Toughness: This is the ability of the expatriate to easily adapt to the living conditions in his place of assignment. This includes his ability to adjust to their climate conditions, varieties of food, medical care, etc.

4. Others-orientation. This refers to the keenness of the expatriate to communicate effectively with people in the host country.  The expatriate should know or learn the language of the host nation so as to have a free-flow of communication between him and them.

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