Assignment task: Read the case study by Baruch, Steele, and Quantrill (2002). Provide a short synopsis of the situation and answer the following questions.
Q1. What elements should be considered for a successful expatriate assignment? Why are they important?
Q2. What elements should be included related to family members who accompany the expatriate?
Q3. What elements should be included in a repatriation program?
Q4. Why should organizations care since the assignment has ended and the expatriate is on their way back to the home country and company?
Q5. What is HR's role in the repatriation process?