ly on international markets and identifying new opportunities. This is especially crucial as doing business internationally forces companies to manage differences in people, cultures, and both the political and legal environments
             Why is there a necessity to send US managers on foreign assignments:
             As international markets continue to expand and more countries become involved in world markets, there is "a growing need for international expertise" and " people who can work across borders to transfer best practices among different national affiliates".3 Trends within international business also seem to indicate a movement toward an environment that develops and utilizes multinational teams. Therefore, it is easy to understand why it is crucial that companies who do business internationally have managers that are both willing and able to travel abroad.
             Managers traveling abroad can gain invaluable information and experiences about an affiliates business operations, specifically as it relates to how the US
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