Kaitlin, a Human Resource Professional, Is Evaluating Some of the Company's

Multiple Choice

Kaitlin, a human resource professional, is evaluating some of the company's managers to select one for an overseas assignment. She knows she may not discriminate based on age or sex, but she also doesn't want to send someone on an assignment that will cause personal difficulties, disrupt family relations, and cause complications for the manager's success. How can she best avoid discrimination while selecting a candidate who can thrive in the assignment?

A) by maintaining a positive view of the assignment so all candidates will be interested
B) by inviting candidates to a frank, but private, conversation about family-related issues
C) by interviewing only candidates without spouses or children
D) by asking each candidate to describe his or her family situation
E) by giving candidates a complete, accurate preview of the assignment and the host country's culture