According to mendenhall and oddou, the attributes of the dimension enhances the expatriate's ability to interact effectively with host-country nationals.

Mendenhall and Oddou developed a research model that describes the cross-cultural adjustment process for expatriates. They identified that individuals who had high self-orientation were able to adapt their interest in food, sport, and music better.
According to Mendenhall and Oddou, the attribute of other-orientation enhances the expatriate's ability to interact effectively with host-country nationals.

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