Agger Inc. is opening an overseas office for the first time and is sending its best sales manager to oversee the start-up for two years. Zac, Agger Inc.'s human resource manager, is preparing cross-cultural training for the sales manager. A colleague suggests to Zac that he include the manager's spouse in the training. Should Zac follow the advice of his colleague?

A) No, train only the employee because the employee is the only one going on the assignment.
B) No, train only the employee because including the spouse adds to costs but not benefits.
C) Yes, the spouse should be included because not doing so could be seen as sex discrimination.
D) Yes, the spouse should be included because doing so shows that the company values diversity.
E) Yes, the spouse should be included because the family's adjustment affects the success of an assignment.

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SYDNEY GARDNER · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Including the spouse in the cross-cultural training is important because the family's adjustment can greatly affect the success of the assignment. A happy and comfortable family can lead to a more productive and motivated employee, while a struggling family can lead to distractions and decreased performance. Additionally, including the spouse shows that the company cares about the well-being of their employees and their families. The cost of including the spouse in the training is small compared to the potential benefits.

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