Review case JUST ANOTHER MOVE TO CHINA? THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS ON EXPATRIATEFAMILIES by Yvonne McNulty and response below:
Questions:
1 In what ways does the MacDougall family represent a rare and valuable resource to a multinational firm?
2 Reflecting on Lisa's dual-career trailing spouse journey, how would you have approached the situation differently?
3 What problems do you foresee for Amelia and Emily if the MacDougall family undertakes another move after Shanghai?
4 Although not discussed, what impact do you think international mobility has had on the MacDougall's marriage?