A company decides to pursue an international program to fill a new position in its new office in Beijing,
China. With the assistance of the human resources professional, the management team has decided on
the ideal candidate utilizing the corporate skills inventory. The individual is fluent in Mandarin, has the
appropriate technical skills, and has been in a management role for 3 years.
The hiring manager presents the opportunity to the individual who accepts the new position. The human
resource professional then works with its vendors to plan all the hogistival details for the relocation. The
human resource professional also assists the individual by providing contacts and setting up meetings to
orientate the expatriate before and during the assignment, it mentors, expatriate community, etc. In this
scenario, which of the following actions items was NOT forgotten to ensure a successful international
assignment?