A US Based High Tech Company Has Built a R&D Office

Multiple Choice

A U.S. Based high tech company has built a R&D office in Bangalore, India. Four years have passed since greenfield operation was successfully built. During this time, the new location has taken on higher priority engineering projects and has trained and developed managerial skills of its newly recruited managers in Bangalore. Headquarters wants the office to take on a new engineering project that would expand its business by adding a new product line. This project has been identified as the most important objective for the corporation in the mid-term. However, the site still lacks technical knowledge in a particular area. Which of the following types of international assignments is the most appropriate in order to fill this knowledge gap ?

A) Localized transfer
B) International commuting
C) Short-term assignment
D) Long-term expatriation