Companies developing their organizational staffing structure for international business face the issue of assigning current managers to serve in overseas positions or hiring local managers. There are many advantages and disadvantages to each approach.
List the key reasons for keeping expatriate managers in top positions.
The decision to "localize" management in the case study seems inappropriate. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Does the action of Ricoh Corp. reflect sound recruitment and personnel policies?
Will training and development programs solve the problem of whether or not to localize management?
How is "business necessity" used in the appeal of the court ruling?